About this book
Cinderella and Other Stories by Richard Harding Davis plunges listeners into the sparkle and social strain of Gilded Age New York through a lively collection of short fiction. Davis, a celebrated journalist and storyteller of the late 19th century, sketches life behind hotel doors, on bustling newspaper floors, and under theater footlights, capturing ambition, class tension, and the performative masks people wear.
These stories—ranging from the hotel-ball scene of "Cinderella" to theatrical backstage dramas, an editor’s dilemmas, an immigrant’s struggle, and the audacious tale of a reporter who remakes his fate—blend wit, realism, and keen social observation. Rooted in the era’s magazine culture, the narratives illuminate the rise of modern journalism, urban entertainment, and the complex manners of an era in transition without resorting to sentimentality.
A rich piece of classic literature and historical short-story craft, this audiobook delivers sharp character portraits and period detail that remain surprisingly modern. Perfect for fans of short-story collections, historical fiction, and literary classics—or anyone intrigued by the origins of American journalism and theater—Cinderella and Other Stories entertains while offering a vivid window into turn-of-the-century city life.
