Strange Stories by Grant Allen
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"Strange Stories" by Grant Allen is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The collection explores a range of psychological and scientific themes through fictional narratives, often featuring characters such as the Reverend John Creedy and Dr. Greatrex as they navigate complex emotional and moral dilemmas. The opening of "Strange Stories" introduces the Reverend John Creedy, a man of African descent who has returned to England after being
educated at Oxford. He is preparing to return to Africa for a missionary endeavor, and much curiosity surrounds him in his British village. Ethel Berry, an idealistic young woman, is drawn to him, leading to a profound and complicated relationship shaped by societal perceptions of race. As the story unfolds, it poses questions about identity, love, and the impact of cultural heritage. The narrative highlights Creedy's struggle to reconcile his black heritage with his British education and social standing, ultimately delving into the challenges faced by interracial relationships of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Allen, Grant, 1848-1899 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Du Maurier, George, 1834-1896 |
| Title | Strange Stories |
| Contents | The Reverend John Creedy -- Dr. Greatrex's engagement -- Mr. Chung -- The curate of Churnside -- An episode in high life -- My New Year's Eve among the mummies -- The foundering of the "Fortuna" -- The backslider -- The mysterious occurrence in Piccadilly -- Carvalho -- Pausodyne -- The Empress of Andorra -- The Senior Proctor's wooing -- The child of the phalanstery -- Our scientific observations on a ghost -- Ram Das of Cawnpore. |
| Credits |
Produced by Annie R. McGuire. This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print archive. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 38575 |
| Release Date | Jan 15, 2012 |
| Last Update | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 624 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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