| Author |
Heyse, Paul, 1830-1914 |
| Illustrator |
Morse, Alice C. (Alice Cordelia), 1862- |
| Translator |
Van Santford, Frances A. |
| Title |
At the Ghost Hour. The House of the Unbelieving Thomas
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 59.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Charles Bowen, page scans provided by Google Books
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| Summary |
"At the Ghost Hour. The House of the Unbelieving Thomas" by Paul Heyse is a fictional narrative written in the late 19th century. This book explores themes of superstition, societal change, and the supernatural in a provincial German town. Through its characters and setting, it reflects the tensions between old beliefs and new intellectual movements that characterized this period." In the story, the old house known as "The House of the Unbelieving Thomas," steeped in local superstition, becomes home to two women, Frau Cordula and her daughter Gundula, who are fleeing from societal prejudice and hardship. As they adapt to life in the haunted abode, their presence awakens a sense of wonder and curiosity among the townsfolk. The narrative unfolds as young doctor Philip reestablishes connections with his roots, ultimately forming a bond with Gundula. A tragedy occurs when the haunting house catches fire, leading Philip to rescue the two women, forging their fates together despite the stigma surrounding them. The ghosts that occupy the house represent the fears and misunderstandings of the living, particularly the prejudices against the "witches" attributed to the women. The resolution sees love conquer the challenges of class and societal expectations, illustrating the enduring power of connection amidst superstition and fear. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Ghost stories
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| Subject |
German fiction -- Translations into English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
33878 |
| Release Date |
Oct 22, 2010 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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