His Unquiet Ghost by Charles Egbert Craddock
"His Unquiet Ghost" by Charles Egbert Craddock is a fictional novella penned in the early 20th century, specifically in 1911. This work combines elements of humor, drama, and social commentary set against the backdrop of the Appalachian mountains, exploring themes of life, death, and the human condition through the idiosyncratic lens of mountain culture. The story centers around Walter Wyatt, a young mountaineer caught up in a humorous yet perilous situation involving
moonshining and mistaken identity. After being humorously declared dead by his friends as a ruse to avoid detection from revenue agents, Wyatt finds himself at a crossroads between life and the absurdity of his situation. As he navigates this confusing landscape, he discovers that his supposed death has evoked unexpected emotions in Minta Elladine Biggs, the woman he loves. The narrative unfolds with comic tension as Wyatt attempts to clear up the misconception while encountering the dynamics of friendship, love, and self-discovery amidst a backdrop of lively Appalachian customs and the haunting silence of the mountains. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Craddock, Charles Egbert, 1850-1922 |
|---|---|
| Title |
His Unquiet Ghost 1911 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Mountain life -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 23556 |
| Release Date | Nov 19, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 115 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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