| Author |
Garnett, David, 1892-1981 |
| Illustrator |
Garnett, R. A. (Rachel Alice), 1891-1940 |
| Title |
Lady into Fox
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Project Gutenberg Beginners Projects, Mary Ann Fink,
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| Summary |
"Lady into Fox" by David Garnett is a novella written in the early 20th century, specifically in the 1920s. This fantastical tale revolves around the marriage of Richard Tebrick and his wife Silvia, whose life takes a dramatic turn when she is inexplicably transformed into a fox. The story encapsulates themes of love, loss, and the struggle between human emotions and animal instincts. The opening of the novella introduces the extraordinary event of Mrs. Tebrick's transformation as a seemingly solitary marvel in a mundane world. Mr. Tebrick, grappling with bewilderment and sorrow, witnesses his wife’s sudden change during a walk in the woods. Despite their deep bond, he now faces the reality that his wife, while still retaining her consciousness and character, is trapped in the body of a wild fox. The narrative highlights Mr. Tebrick's attempts to care for Silvia in her new form, as he navigates the challenges of their unconventional relationship, including her instincts as a fox and their implications on love and fidelity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Fantasy fiction, English
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| Subject |
Metamorphosis -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Foxes -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
10337 |
| Release Date |
Nov 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 19, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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