Editors Tales

Dive into the captivating world of Editors Tales, where a series of encounters unfolds between magazine editors and aspiring writers eager to see their works published. While these tales contain their fair share of humor, they also delve into the more somber realities of the literary world. In The Turkish Bath, an editors unexpected meeting with an Irish stranger in a Turkish bath leads to an amusing yet eye-opening solicitation for manuscript submissions. Mary Gresley tells the poignant story of a young woman who sacrifices her writing dreams to honor the dying wish of her fiancé, a curate. In Josephine de Montmorenci, a disabled young ladys literary aspirations are complicated by her sister-in-laws deception. The Panjandrum humorously captures the chaos that ensues when a group of mismatched, inexperienced writers attempts to launch a magazine. The Spotted Dog reveals the struggles of a down-on-his-luck writer and his intoxicated wife, while Mrs. Brumby introduces a fiercely ambitious woman who makes an unforgettable impression on the editor. Join Arnold Banner as he narrates these engaging tales that blend humor and humanity in the pursuit of literary dreams.