The Talking Horse, and Other Tales by F. Anstey
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| Author | Anstey, F., 1856-1934 |
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| Title | The Talking Horse, and Other Tales |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | The talking horse -- The good little girl -- A matter of taste -- Don; The story of a greedy dog -- Taken by surprise -- Paleface and redskin -- Shut out -- Tommy's hero -- A canine Ishmael -- Marjory. |
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| Summary | "The Talking Horse, and Other Tales" by F. Anstey is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The stories delve into whimsical and humorous scenarios, often featuring eccentric characters and elements of fantasy. One prominent tale centers around Gustavus Pulvertoft, an awkward gentleman whose comical misadventures involve a talking horse named Brutus. The opening of the book introduces us to Gustavus Pulvertoft as he embarks on a journey to Sandown Park during a rainy day. In the train, he encounters a flamboyantly dressed man with a peculiar demeanor that sparks his curiosity. Once at the horse races, he observes the odd behavior of this stranger, who later reveals his eccentricities and personal struggles with horsemanship, hinting at a longer, humorous tale. The narrative sets the stage for an exploration of social quirks, misunderstandings, and the absurdities of life as the bizarre relationship between Gustavus and the talking horse begins to unfold, establishing a playful tone for the stories that follow. (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 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 27284 |
| Release Date | Nov 16, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 192 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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