| Author |
Broughton, Rhoda, 1840-1920 |
| Title |
Tales for Christmas Eve
|
| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: Richard Bentley and Son,1873.
|
| Note |
Also published with the title Twilight stories.
|
| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
|
| Contents |
The truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth -- The man with the nose -- Behold it was a dream! -- Poor pretty Bobby -- Under the cloak.
|
| Credits |
Tim Lindell, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
|
| Summary |
"Tales for Christmas Eve" by Rhoda Broughton is a collection of stories written in the late 19th century. The opening portion introduces readers to a lively exchange of letters between two friends, Mrs. De Wynt and Mrs. Montresor, as they navigate social situations in London and hint at supernatural elements. The discussions revolve around their experiences in a new residence and the eerie happenings associated with the house, setting a tone that combines humor with a hint of suspense. At the start of the collection, the characters exchange letters filled with anecdotal observations and personal woes. Mrs. De Wynt eagerly finds a beautiful but suspiciously cheap home for her friend and her husband, while Mrs. Montresor recounts chilling occurrences that suggest their new dwelling may be haunted. The main tension builds around the haunting implications of the house when one of the characters experiences a supernatural phenomenon, leaving her in utter distress. This opening effectively sets the stage for a blend of light-hearted communication and an underlying sense of dread, alluring readers who enjoy a combination of wit and the supernatural. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
|
| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
|
| Subject |
Short stories
|
| Subject |
Fantasy fiction
|
| Subject |
Ghost stories
|
| Subject |
Paranormal fiction
|
| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69297 |
| Release Date |
Nov 6, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
136 downloads in the last 30 days. |
|
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!
|
