Home Scenes and Home Influence; a series of tales and sketches (ePub)

Timothy Shay Arthur, commonly known as T. S. Arthur, was an American author renowned for his moralistic and temperance-themed tales. Born on June 6, 1809, in New York City, Arthur embarked on a literary career that would span over five decades and incorporate a repertoire of more than 100 volumes and numerous short stories. An adept of 19th-century didactic literature, his narratives often emerged from the cultural and social issues of the time, reflecting his staunch support for the temperance movement, a social campaign against the consumption of alcohol. "Home Scenes and Home Influence; a series of tales and sketches" remains a poignant example of his narrative style, effusive with moral lessons and illustrative of quaint domestic life intended to inspire and edify his readers. Arthur's work was characterized by his straightforward prose and an unswerving commitment to portraying the domestic virtues of the American middle class. His literary contributions extend beyond fiction into the realms of journalism and editing, where he served with similar moral vigor. Despite being largely overlooked in the annals of literary history, Arthur's impact upon the literary culture of his era was substantial, offering insight into the values and sensibilities of his time. His death on March 6, 1885, marked the end of an era of literature firmly entrenched in moral didacticism.