Tales from "Blackwood," Volume 6 by Various
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"Tales from 'Blackwood,' Volume 6" by Various is a collection of short stories written during the mid-19th century. This volume assembles narratives that explore different themes and characters, promising a variety of tales that illustrate life, society, and human behavior in that era. Each story brings a unique perspective, from the humorous and lighthearted to the more serious and poignant, appealing to readers interested in character-driven narratives and the societal dynamics of
the time. The opening of this volume introduces "My Friend the Dutchman," a story centered around Van Haubitz, a charming but reckless Dutch artilleryman, who finds himself entangled in a web of deceit and misfortune. The narrative begins with a conversation in a hotel where Van Haubitz reveals his intent to marry a young actress, Emilie Sendel, under the false pretense of wealth and status, instead of admitting his precarious financial state. As the story unfolds, readers witness Van Haubitz's whimsical plans leading to unexpected consequences, which hint at themes of identity, ambition, and the sometimes fanciful nature of love. This engaging start sets the tone for a tale rich in humor and social commentary, compelling readers to delve deeper into the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Title | Tales from "Blackwood," Volume 6 |
| Contents | My friend the Dutchman / Frederick Hardman -- My college friends, no. II: Horace Leicester -- The emerald studs: a reminiscence of the circuit / Professor Aytoun -- My college friends, no. III: Mr. W. Wellington Hurst -- Christine: a Dutch story, from the French of Madame D'Arbouville / Frederick Hardman -- A man in the bell. |
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Produced by Veronika Redfern, D Alexander, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.5 (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. | 41204 |
| Release Date | Oct 27, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 309 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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