| Author |
Stockton, Frank R., 1834-1902 |
| Title |
Amos Kilbright; His Adscititious Experiences
With Other Stories
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
Amos Kilbright: His Adscititious Experiences -- The Reversible Landscape -- Dusky Philosophy, First Exposition: A Story of Seven Devils -- Dusky Philosophy, Second Exposition: Grandison's Quandary -- Plain Fishing
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Steven desJardins and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders
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| Summary |
"Amos Kilbright; His Adscititious Experiences" by Frank R. Stockton is a novel written in the late 19th century that interlaces elements of fantasy with social commentary. The story revolves around the intriguing character of Amos Kilbright, a man who unexpectedly re-emerges into the world of the living after having been a spirit for over a century. The narrative unfolds through the perspective of Mr. Richard Colesworthy, an attorney who becomes captivated by Kilbright's incredible circumstances and attempts to navigate the complexities of his existence in contemporary society. The opening of the novel introduces us to Mr. Colesworthy as he is unexpectedly visited by the young and troubled Amos Kilbright, who seeks to sell tickets to a spiritualist exhibition. However, it quickly becomes apparent that Amos is not just an ordinary man; he reveals to Colesworthy that he was once a spirit, accidentally materialized into physical form after a séance intended to contact him. As Amos shares his story—his inherent struggles with his new reality and the threat from the spiritualists who desire to dematerialize him—Colesworthy's sympathy grows. This sets the stage for a narrative rich with themes of identity, freedom, and the implications of spiritualism, all of which will be explored as Amos seeks to regain a sense of belonging in a world that has drastically changed since his death. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
African Americans -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
13531 |
| Release Date |
Sep 26, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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