Tales of the Wonder Club, Volume II by M. Y. Halidom
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"Tales of the Wonder Club, Volume II" by M. Y. Halidom is a collection of short stories likely written in the late 19th century. It presents a series of narratives revolving around the members of the Wonder Club, who share fantastical tales filled with various themes such as adventure, love, and the supernatural, highlighting human emotions and experiences. The main character introduced in the opening chapter is Jack Hearty, who recounts a
remarkable and harrowing story about being accidentally buried alive. The opening of the volume sets the stage in a cozy gathering of club members who are eager to hear captivating stories from their host, Jack. He divulges a personal tale beginning with his youthful love for Molly, which leads to a series of tragic misunderstandings, ultimately resulting in his premature burial. The narrative unfolds as Jack endures the agonizing experience of being trapped in a coffin, reflecting on the torment of his unrequited love and the misconceptions that led to his predicament. His story weaves in elements of despair and a desperate longing for life, showcasing his humorous return to ”life,” which establishes an engaging and fantastical tone for the subsequent tales in the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Halidom, M. Y., 1838-1914 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Jellicoe, John, 1842-1914 |
| Illustrator | Prince, Val R. |
| Title | Tales of the Wonder Club, Volume II |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Fantasy fiction |
| Subject | Horror tales |
| Subject | Ghost stories |
| Subject | Storytelling -- Fiction |
| Subject | Paranormal fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 34817 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-34817-9 |
| Release Date | Jan 2, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 568 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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