| Author |
Quiller-Couch, Arthur, 1863-1944 |
| Title |
Two Sides of the Face: Midwinter Tales
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
Stephen of Steens -- The horror on the stair -- The mazed election (1768) -- The Hotwells duel -- Clever court -- The collaborators -- The rider in the dawn -- My lady's coach.
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| Credits |
Produced by Lionel Sear
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| Summary |
"Two Sides of the Face: Midwinter Tales" by Arthur Quiller-Couch is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The opening story, "Stephen of Steens," introduces a historical tale set in the rugged landscape of Cornwall and revolves around the character Roger Stephen, a pewterer burdened by his complicated family relations and dark legacy. As he grapples with themes of injustice and the struggle for identity, the narrative promises a blend of action and moral dilemmas. At the start of the tale, readers are introduced to the foreboding house named Steens, which holds a mysterious and violent past. Roger’s sour disposition stems from a tyrannical father and familial discord. As Roger learns of his father's death and the appearance of a stepmother, tension builds between him and various characters, leading to a complex web of conflict that touches on themes of legacy, justice, and rebellion. The story hints at impending confrontations, both personal and societal, foreshadowing a charged atmosphere of drama and historical intrigue. (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 |
Fiction
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| Subject |
Short stories, English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
22198 |
| Release Date |
Aug 1, 2007 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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