Romances And Realities: Tales Of Truth And Fancy is a collection of short stories written by Amelia Edith Huddleston Barr and published in 1876. The book consists of a total of 12 stories, each one exploring different themes and genres. The stories in the collection are a mix of romances and realistic tales, hence the title. Some of the stories are set in historical times, while others are set in the present day. The book covers a wide range of topics, from love and marriage to social issues such as poverty and class inequality. One of the standout stories in the collection is ""The Black Shilling"", which follows the journey of a shilling coin as it changes hands and affects the lives of those who possess it. Another notable story is ""The Household of McNeil"", which explores the lives of a family living in poverty in Scotland.Overall, Romances And Realities: Tales Of Truth And Fancy is a thought-provoking collection of stories that showcases Barr's skill as a writer and her ability to capture the complexities of human nature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.