The Black Poodle, and Other Tales by F. Anstey

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Author Anstey, F., 1856-1934
Title The Black Poodle, and Other Tales
Contents The black poodle -- The story of a sugar prince -- The return of Agamemnon -- The wraith of Barnjum -- A toy tragedy -- An undergraduate's aunt -- The siren -- The curse of the Catafalques -- A farewell appearance -- Accompanied on the flute.
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Summary "The Black Poodle and Other Tales" by F. Anstey is a collection of short stories likely written in the late 19th century. The opening story features Algernon Weatherhead, a nervous young man working in a government department, who becomes entangled in comedic misadventures involving a black poodle named Bingo, his neighbors Colonel Currie and his family, and a series of unfortunate incidents that lead to a major moral dilemma. The work combines humor with a touch of social commentary on obsession and reputation." The opening of the first story, "The Black Poodle," introduces us to Algernon Weatherhead, who recounts a past episode filled with embarrassment and chaos stemming from his interactions with his neighbors, the Curries. After moving into a villa, Algernon's nervous disposition is exacerbated by the presence of Bingo, the Curries' troublesome black poodle, who quickly becomes the center of attention in their household. As Algernon attempts to win over both the poodle and the Currie family, he accidentally kills Bingo while trying to remedy a noisy cat situation, sending him into a spiral of guilt and deceit. The plot thickens as he decides to replace Bingo with a similar poodle, leading to comedic twists and poignant reflections on love, loyalty, and the lengths one might go to for acceptance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject English fiction -- 19th century
Subject Short stories, English
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EBook-No. 37235
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