Here Lies by Howard Wandrei
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"Here Lies" by H. W. Guernsey is a short story published in the mid-20th century, specifically in the October 1937 issue of Weird Tales. The narrative revolves around two elderly friends, Chauncey and Old Shep, blending elements of humor and irony. The likely topic of the story centers on friendship, loyalty, and the often comical misunderstandings that arise between close companions. The plot unfolds with Chauncey and Old Shep living a simple
life together, sharing resources in their secluded log houses on St. Paul’s Hill. Their camaraderie takes a turn when Chauncey begins to express interest in marrying their housekeeper, Celia, which leads to unexpected tensions between the friends. When Old Shep dies under ambiguous circumstances, Chauncey decides to entomb him in a crypt he had prepared for himself, marking the grave with a playful epitaph that reflects their shared experiences. The story culminates in a whimsical twist, as Chauncey whimsically tries to communicate with Shep's spirit, suggesting that their bond transcends even death, and highlighting the humor in Chauncey’s struggles to be taken seriously. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Wandrei, Howard, 1909-1956 |
|---|---|
| Title | Here Lies |
| Series Title | Produced from Weird Tales October 1937. |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 32469 |
| Release Date | May 21, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 237 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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