A Strange Discovery by Charles Romyn Dake

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Author Dake, Charles Romyn, 1849-1899
Title A Strange Discovery
Note Reading ease score: 61.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits E-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Colin Cameron, Mary Meehan, Charles Franks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "A Strange Discovery" by Charles Romyn Dake is a novel written in the late 19th century that revolves around the intriguing tale of a long-lost character, Dirk Peters, from Edgar Allan Poe's narrative "The Narrative of A. Gordon Pym." The story is narrated by a character who, through a series of events, becomes embroiled in the rediscovery of Peters, leading to a reflection on literary connections, human experiences, and the mysteries of the past. The opening of the novel introduces us to the narrator, who recounts his journey to the United States in 1877 due to family business matters. Arriving in Bellevue, Illinois, he spends his time observing the local people and their interactions, particularly fixating on a peculiar doctor named Castleton, who is depicted as eccentric yet full of insight. The narrator soon learns of Dirk Peters, who reportedly possesses vital information regarding his adventures with Poe's character, A. Gordon Pym. The stage is set for a deeper exploration of Peters' story as the narrator collaborates with Castleton and another character, Doctor Bainbridge, to unveil the secrets of the past, hinting at a mix of adventure and psychological exploration that unfolds throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
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EBook-No. 8665
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 2, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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