Drolls From Shadowland by J. H. Pearce
QR code
"Drolls From Shadowland" by J. H. Pearce is a collection of fantastical tales written in the late 19th century. This book encapsulates whimsical and eerie narratives that delve into the surreal and the mystical, often exploring themes of wish fulfillment, identity, and the moral implications of one's desires. The stories invite readers into a world where the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur, reflecting the Victorian fascination with the supernatural and the
extraordinary. In this collection, Pearce presents a series of engaging stories featuring characters who encounter enchantment and peril in their pursuits of happiness or understanding. From a miner who can coin his blood into gold to a young man who attempts to find the elusive fields of amaranth for peace, each tale carries a moral lesson or cautionary message. The characters, often flawed and driven by longing, navigate encounters with witches, ancient entities, and the consequences of their ambitions. Ultimately, the stories combine humor, sorrow, and philosophical reflection, weaving a rich tapestry that invites readers to contemplate the nature of existence and the shadows that lurk within their own desires. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Upload it on the Amazon site your Kindle is registered with: amazon.com/sendtokindle for the US, amazon.co.uk/sendtokindle for the UK etc.
- It appears on your Kindle and in the Kindle app
Kobo, Nook etc. → Transfer via USB
- Download the EPUB3 file on your computer
- Connect your e-reader by USB and tap "Connect" on its screen
- Drag the file onto the e-reader drive
Phone, Tablet or Computer → Online or Reading App
Easiest: read online in your browser. Nothing to install.
Or use a reading app:
- Find and install one you like, for example Apple Books, ReadEra or Thorium Reader
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Open it in the app
More help: iPhone / iPad · Android · Computer
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Pearce, J. H. (Joseph Henry), 1856- |
|---|---|
| Title | Drolls From Shadowland |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fantasy fiction |
| Subject | Cornwall (England : County) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 25307 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-25307-7 |
| Release Date | May 2, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 721 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!