The Hypnotic Experiment of Dr. Reeves, and Other Stories by Charlotte Rosalys Jones
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"The Hypnotic Experiment of Dr. Reeves, and Other Stories" by Charlotte Rosalys Jones is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book primarily explores themes of hypnosis, human relationships, and the complexities of love and sacrifice through various narratives and character interactions. The stories present intriguing scenarios that push the boundaries of understanding human behavior and emotions, often set against the backdrop of societal expectations of the
time. The titular story, "The Hypnotic Experiment of Dr. Reeves," follows Dr. Edward Reeves, a rheumatism specialist who employs unorthodox methods to treat his patients. In a desperate attempt to save a dying young man named Edward, who longs for his fiancée Annie, Dr. Reeves uses hypnosis to inoculate his patient with a lethal virus while he is in a deep sleep. As the story unfolds, suspense builds around whether this radical method will succeed and whether love can transcend the boundaries of life and death. Other stories in the collection similarly delve into human experience, often revealing the delicate interplay between duty, emotion, danger, and desire, ultimately inviting readers to ponder the deeper implications of the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Jones, Charlotte Rosalys |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 01021249 |
| Title | The Hypnotic Experiment of Dr. Reeves, and Other Stories |
| Contents | The hypnotic experiment of Dr. Reeves -- An international courtship -- One woman's history out of many -- Miss Cameron's art sale -- A complex question. |
| Credits |
Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 62032 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-62032-9 |
| Release Date | May 5, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 338 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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