Masterpieces of Adventure—Adventures within Walls by Nella Braddy
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| Editor | Braddy, Nella, 1894-1973 |
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| Title | Masterpieces of Adventure—Adventures within Walls |
| Contents | The Sire de Malétroit's door / Robert Louis Stevenson -- A double-dyed deceiver / O. Henry -- The bold dragoon / Washington Irving -- The bet / Anton Chekhov -- La Grande Bretèche / Honoré de Balzac -- The masque of the Red Death / Edgar Allan Poe -- Dr. Manette's manuscript / Charles Dickens -- Silence / Leonidas Andreiyeff. |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Summary | "Masterpieces of Adventure—Adventures within Walls" edited by Nella Braddy is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. This anthology features compelling tales that explore various facets of adventure, including human experiences with love, life, and death, all under the overarching theme of “adventure” in its broadest sense. Among the themes are encounters in unusual settings, misunderstandings, and challenges that shape the characters' journeys. The opening of the anthology presents "The Sire de Malétroit's Door" by Robert Louis Stevenson. It introduces us to Denis de Beaulieu, a young cavalier who finds himself in a precarious situation after being trapped in the home of the enigmatic Sire de Malétroit while attempting to navigate a dark, unfamiliar town. As Denis faces the strange and potentially dangerous circumstances, he encounters the Sire and his niece, Blanche, leading to a tense atmosphere filled with confusion and unexpected turns. The narrative sets the stage for a story steeped in intrigue, romance, and the question of free will within social bounds, promising a captivating adventure for the reader. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 63016 |
| Release Date | Aug 23, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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