The Cold Snap
`The Cold Snap' (1898) is a short story by the American author, Edward Bellamy, most famous for his socialist and utopian novel `Looking Backward: 2000-1887' (1888)
This tale eloquently describes a bitterly cold night that befalls a family living in New England, as they huddle together for survival and await the safety of sunrise. It is a tender, romantic depiction of family life and the power of the weather.
This heartwarming short story is perfect for fans of Bellamy's other short stories, such as `Hooking Watermelons', `Lost' and `A Love Story Reversed'.
Edward Bellamy (1850 - 1898) was an American author, journalist and political activist. His novel `Looking Backward: 2000-1887' (1888) was one of the most successful books published in the United States in the 19th century and influenced a generation of intellectuals. Referenced in many Marxist publications of the time, the book inspired the formation of Nationalist Clubs dedicated to spreading his political ideas.
Bellamy's other works include the novels `Six to One' (1878), `Dr. Heidenhoff's Process' (1880), `Miss Ludington's Sister' (1885), `Equality' (1897) and `The Duke of Stockbridge; a Romance of Shays' Rebellion (1900)', as well as several short stories, such as `The Blindman's World', `To Whom This May Come', and `With the Eyes Shut'.
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This tale eloquently describes a bitterly cold night that befalls a family living in New England, as they huddle together for survival and await the safety of sunrise. It is a tender, romantic depiction of family life and the power of the weather.
This heartwarming short story is perfect for fans of Bellamy's other short stories, such as `Hooking Watermelons', `Lost' and `A Love Story Reversed'.
Edward Bellamy (1850 - 1898) was an American author, journalist and political activist. His novel `Looking Backward: 2000-1887' (1888) was one of the most successful books published in the United States in the 19th century and influenced a generation of intellectuals. Referenced in many Marxist publications of the time, the book inspired the formation of Nationalist Clubs dedicated to spreading his political ideas.
Bellamy's other works include the novels `Six to One' (1878), `Dr. Heidenhoff's Process' (1880), `Miss Ludington's Sister' (1885), `Equality' (1897) and `The Duke of Stockbridge; a Romance of Shays' Rebellion (1900)', as well as several short stories, such as `The Blindman's World', `To Whom This May Come', and `With the Eyes Shut'.
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