| Author |
Field, Eugene, 1850-1895 |
| Title |
Second Book of Tales
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 75.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
Humin natur' on the Hanb'ul 'nd St. Jo -- The mother in Paradise -- Mr. and Mrs. Blossom -- Death and the soldier -- The 'jinin' farms -- The angel and the flowers -- The child's letter -- The singer mother -- The two wives -- The wooing of Miss Woppit -- The talisman -- George's birthday -- Sweet-One-Darling and the dream fairies -- Sweet-One-Darling and the moon-garden -- Samuel Cowles and his horse Royal -- The werewolf -- A marvelous invention -- The story of Xanthippe -- Baked beans and culture -- Mlle. Prud'homme's book -- The demand for condensed music -- Learning and literature -- Die Walküre und der Boomerangelungen -- The works of Sappho.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Al Haines
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| Summary |
"Second Book of Tales" by Eugene Field is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. This work presents a selection of whimsical and poignant tales that explore themes of childhood, love, and human nature, showcasing Field's deep understanding of the simplicity and complexity of life. The stories feature various characters, with an emphasis on children and familial relationships, reflecting the innocence and emotional depth that Field is known for. The opening of the collection introduces the reader to Field's style and subjects through a variety of anecdotes. Each tale conveys a distinct emotional or moral lesson, such as a humorous and heartfelt episode involving a colonel's unexpected kindness to a crying baby on a train, or a poignant encounter between a mother and her spirits in paradise as she seeks her lost child. This blend of humor and sentiment sets the tone for the rest of the collection, inviting readers into a world rich with relatable characters, both young and old, as they navigate life's trials and joys. (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 |
Short stories
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
21809 |
| Release Date |
Jun 11, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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