| Author |
Merriman, Henry Seton, 1862-1903 |
| Title |
Tomaso's Fortune and Other Stories
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
Sister -- A small world -- In a crooked way -- The tale of a scorpion -- On the rocks -- "Golossa-a-l" -- The mule -- In love and war -- Tomaso's fortune -- Stranded -- Putting things right -- For Juanita's sake -- At the front -- The end of the "Mooroo" -- In a caravan -- In the track of the wandering Jew -- Through the gate of tears -- A pariah -- The prodigal's return.
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| Credits |
Produced by Les Bowler and David Widger
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| Summary |
"Tomaso's Fortune and Other Stories" by Henry Seton Merriman is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The stories likely explore themes of war, personal struggles, relationships, and the human condition, featuring diverse characters such as soldiers, doctors, and ordinary civilians facing extraordinary circumstances. The opening of "Tomaso's Fortune" introduces us to a doctor serving in a war-torn environment, where he grapples with the chaos of battle and the suffering of wounded soldiers. As the narrative unfolds, we witness the interplay between the doctor and a cheerful naval officer named Sammy Fitz-Warrener, who faces his own perilous situation. This initial sequence hints at intertwined relationships, hidden emotional depths, and the harrowing realities of war, setting a compelling stage for the subsequent stories in the collection. (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
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
6974 |
| Release Date |
Nov 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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