| Author |
Gray, Arthur, 1852-1940 |
| Illustrator |
Scales, E. Joyce Shillington (Elizabeth Joyce Shillington), 1897- |
| Title |
Tedious brief tales of Granta and Gramarye
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: W. Heffer & Sons Ltd.,1919.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 68.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
To two Cambridge magicians -- The Everlasting Club -- The treasure of John Badcoke -- The true history of Anthony Ffryar -- The necromancer -- Brother John's bequest -- The burden of dead books -- Thankfull Thomas -- The palladium -- The Sacrist of Saint Radegund.
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| Credits |
Emmanuel Ackerman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
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| Summary |
"TEDIOUS BRIEF TALES OF GRANTA AND GRAMARYE" by Arthur Gray is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The tales revolve around the historical and mythical aspects of Cambridge University, specifically featuring notable locations like Jesus College. They explore themes of magic, intrigue, and the interplay between reality and folklore, often drawing upon the rich literary history of the area. At the start of the collection, the narrative sets the stage by reflecting on the echoing past of Cambridge, beginning with an homage to two forgotten magicians, subtly blending history with magic. The first story introduces "The Everlasting Club," a secretive gathering of young men at Jesus College, exploring their extravagant traditions and the dark turn their membership takes due to a tragic event. Through rich imagery and historical detail, Gray crafts an atmosphere that invites readers to delve further into the intertwining of life, legacy, and literature in the university's storied halls. (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 |
Short stories, English
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| Subject |
Ghost stories, English
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| Subject |
Jesus College (University of Cambridge) -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69438 |
| Release Date |
Nov 28, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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