The Lock and Key Library: The most interesting stories of all nations: American
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| Editor | Hawthorne, Julian, 1846-1934 |
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| Contributor | Bierce, Ambrose, 1842-1914? |
| Contributor | Brown, Charles Brockden, 1771-1810 |
| Contributor | Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion), 1854-1909 |
| Contributor | Freeman, Mary Eleanor Wilkins, 1852-1930 |
| Contributor | Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864 |
| Contributor | Irving, Washington, 1783-1859 |
| Contributor | O'Brien, Fitz James, 1828-1862 |
| Contributor | Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809-1849 |
| Contributor | Post, Melville Davisson, 1869-1930 |
| Title | The Lock and Key Library: The most interesting stories of all nations: American |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents |
By the Waters of Paradise, by F. Marion Crawford The Shadows on the Wall, by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman The Corpus Delicti, by Melville D. Post An Heiress from Redhorse, by Ambrose Bierce The Man and the Snake, by Ambrose Bierce The Oblong Box, by Edgar Allan Poe The Gold-Bug, by Edgar Allan Poe Wolfert Webber, or Golden Dreams, by Washington Irving Adventure of the Black Fisherman, by Washington Irving Wieland's Madness, by Charles Brockden Brown The Golden Ingot, by Fitzjames O'Brien My Wife's Tempter, by Fitzjames O'Brien The Minister's Black Veil, by Nathaniel Hawthorne Horror: A True Tale, by Anonymous |
| Summary | "The Lock and Key Library: The most interesting stories of all nations: American" edited by Julian Hawthorne is a collection of intriguing riddle and detective stories compiled in the late 19th century. The anthology features notable authors such as Edgar Allan Poe and Nathaniel Hawthorne, showcasing narratives that revolve around mysteries, puzzles, and moral complexities, emphasizing the nature of human behavior within these contexts. The opening of the collection begins with an introduction by Julian Hawthorne, who explores the evolution and structure of riddle stories. He discusses important elements such as the role of the detective and the art of suspense designed to engage the reader. Following this, the first narrative, "By the Waters of Paradise" by F. Marion Crawford, introduces a melancholic protagonist who grapples with the specters of his past and a perceived family curse, setting a tone of Gothic romanticism. The character's experiences within a grand yet gloomy castle backdrop evoke themes of nostalgia, loss, and an eerie connection to a mysterious female figure. The ground is laid for a series of tales that promise to delve into psychological intricacies and the supernatural elements intertwined within mystery tales. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Subject | Short stories, American |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 2043 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2000 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 14, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 249 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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