| Editor |
Patten, William, 1868-1936 |
| Title |
Great short stories, Volume 3 (of 3) : Romance & Adventure
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| Alternate Title |
Great short stories, Volume 3 (of 3) : Romance and Adventure
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| Original Publication |
New York: P. F. Collier, 1906.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
The attack on the mill, by Emile Zola -- The Venus of Ille, by Prosper Mérimée -- The pavilion on the links, by Robert Louis Stevenson -- The prisoners, by Guy de Maupassant -- The siege of Berlin, by Alphonse Daudet -- The man who would be king, by Rudyard Kipling -- The black pearl, by Victorien Sardou -- The prisoner of Assiout, by Grant Allen -- The smugglers of the clone, by S.R. Crockett -- The mysterious mansion, by Honoré de Balzac -- A terribly strange bed, by Wilkie Collins -- The capture of Bill Sikes, by Charles Dickens -- The postmistress of Laurel Run, by Bret Harte -- The captain's vices, by François Coppée -- Rappaccini's daughter, by Nathaniel Hawthorne -- Zodomirsky's duel, by Alexandre Dumas -- The courting of T'nowhead's Bell, by James Matthew Barrie -- The Rynard Gold Reef Company, Ltd., by Sir Walter Besant.
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| Credits |
Al Haines
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| Summary |
"Great Short Stories, Volume 3: Romance & Adventure" by William Patten is a collection of short stories likely written in the early 20th century. This volume features a range of tales from renowned authors, showcasing themes of romance and adventure, appealing to readers who enjoy rich narratives with emotional depth and dynamic characters. Notable contributors include Emile Zola, Prosper Mérimée, and Rudyard Kipling, highlighting a blend of different styles and cultural perspectives within the stories. The opening of the anthology introduces "The Attack on the Mill" by Emile Zola, setting the backdrop of a picturesque village in Lorraine where a joyful betrothal celebration is underway at Father Merlier’s mill. The story unfolds with the arrival of Françoise, the miller's daughter, and her charming but irresponsible suitor, Dominique. As the village revels in festivities, the tension escalates with the looming threat of war, signifying a dramatic shift from the peaceful celebration to the harsh realities of conflict. As the narrative progresses, themes of duty, love, and sacrifice are woven intricately, presenting characters faced with moral dilemmas that will resonate with readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
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| Subject |
Fiction
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| Subject |
Short stories
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| Subject |
Love stories
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| Subject |
Adventure stories
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74550 |
| Release Date |
Oct 10, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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