Stories by American Authors (Volume 4)

"Stories by American Authors (Volume 4)" by Constance Fenimore Woolson and other authors, is a collection that presents various 19th-century American short stories. One notable story, "Miss Grief" by Woolson, tells of a young, successful writer in Rome whose life takes an unexpected turn with the arrival of Miss Grief, a woman with her own literary aspirations. As she tries to gain recognition and share her writing, their interactions spotlight the longing for understanding, the challenge of creative work, and how society values art, with a hint of sadness. The story questions the meaning behind art and the struggles of artists.