'Autumn Leaves, Original Pieces in Prose and Verse' Summary

Autumn Leaves is a collection of prose and verse pieces that were originally written for the entertainment of a private circle. The pieces were later published with the hope of aiding a charity that provided assistance to the poor in Cambridge. The book includes a variety of pieces, including essays, poems, and short stories. The pieces are generally light-hearted and entertaining, and they offer a glimpse into the lives and thoughts of the authors who wrote them.