Pansy

Pansy, the pen name of the American author Isabella Alden, was born in 1841 in New York. Growing up in a family that valued education and literature, she developed a passion for storytelling at a young age. Pansy became well-known for her engaging tales that often explored themes of faith, morality, and the everyday lives of young people. Her writing resonated with readers of her time, making her a beloved figure in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Pansy published numerous novels, short stories, and children's books, many of which reflect her deep Christian values and advocacy for moral living.

If you're curious about Pansy's work, you'll find a treasure trove of stories that not only entertain but also inspire thoughtful reflection. Her characters often face relatable challenges and moral dilemmas, making her stories timeless and relevant even today. Dive into her collection in the app and discover the charm and wisdom that Pansy brings to her writing—you might just find a new favorite author!

A Sevenfold Trouble

Read by TriciaG 4.8
This story is an honest record of what we, who are all writers, and all very intimate friends, have seen and heard as we looked on at the li…

Ester Ried Yet Speaking

Read by TriciaG 4.8
Authored by Isabella M. Alden under the pen name "Pansy." Fourth in the Chautauqua Girls series. Alfred Ried (brother of Ester Rie…

Little Fishers and Their Nets

Read by TriciaG 4.7
Thirteen year old Nettie Decker is called home after having lived with another family for 7 years, to find that her father is a drunkard and…

Overruled

Read by TriciaG 4.8
Overruled continues the journey of Marjorie Edmonds, a young woman navigating the complexities of life and faith. Set against the backdrop o…

Ruth Erskine's Crosses

Read by TriciaG 4.6
Third book in the Chautauqua Girls series. Written by Isabella Alden under the pseudonym Pansy.

David Ransom's Watch

Read by TriciaG 4.8
A tale of human choices and lost opportunities, and how one's choices affect so many other lives, for good or ill.A borrowed watch. A selfis…

Links in Rebecca's Life

Read by BookAngel7 4.5
Links in Rebecca's Life follows the journey of Rebecca Harlowe, a young woman dedicated to living out the teachings of Christ in her everyda…

Workers Together, or, An Endless Chain

Read by TriciaG 4.8
Workers Together continues the journey of Dr. Stuart Everett and Joy Saunders, characters first introduced in Pansy's earlier work, Ester Ri…

Tip Lewis and His Lamp

Read by TriciaG 4.7
Tip Lewis is a mischievous, unpromising scamp. One Sunday, a visiting Sunday school teacher tells his mission class how her minister had gro…

Ruth Erskine's Son

Read by TriciaG 4.7
Seventh book in the Chautauqua Girls series. Written by Isabella Alden under the pseudonym “Pansy.” Erskine, Ruth's son (a 5-year-old at the…

Mag and Margaret: A Story for Girls

Read by TriciaG 4.7
Little Mag Jessup is an orphan girl who works hard as a servant in Mrs. Perkins' boarding house to earn her keep. She has no education, exce…

Four Mothers at Chautauqua

Read by TriciaG 4.8
Final book in the Chautauqua Girls series. The four original girls return to Chautauqua on the 25 year anniversary of the trip that changed …

The Pocket Measure

Read by TriciaG 4.5
Three young women are the central characters in this story. Callie and her husband are poor, but they are frugal, spending using God's princ…

The Man of the House

Read by TriciaG 4.9
Ten-year-old Reuben Watson Stone is carrying a heavy burden. As "the man of the house", he feels responsible for supporting his wi…

Mrs. Solomon Smith Looking On

Read by TriciaG 4.7
Old Mrs. Solomon Smith considers herself "nothing but an ignorant old woman" who didn't have the advantages others did when growin…

Cunning Workmen

Read by TriciaG 4.8
Miss Cora Parkhurst is an irresponsible and flighty Sunday school teacher for a group of young ladies. She has simply no time to prepare the…

Three People

Read by TriciaG 4.8
Three boys in very different home environments start life on the same day: the pampered Pliny Hastings, the solidly brought-up Benny Phillip…

The Hall in the Grove

Read by TriciaG 4.5
Fearing that her son, Robert, will grow too intellectual to relate to his parents, Mrs. Fenton starts a "Chautauqua Literary & Scie…

Christie's Christmas

Read by TriciaG 4.8
Now that the railroad has come through, Christie Tucker's parents have decided to save enough for her to go to her well-to-do Uncle Daniel f…

Helen Lester

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.6
Twelve year old Helen is determined to be a good girl, but the harder she tries, the worse her days go. Is there any hope? And what made suc…

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