Two Sides of the Face: Midwinter Tales by Arthur Quiller-Couch
"Two Sides of the Face: Midwinter Tales" by Arthur Quiller-Couch is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The opening story, "Stephen of Steens," introduces a historical tale set in the rugged landscape of Cornwall and revolves around the character Roger Stephen, a pewterer burdened by his complicated family relations and dark legacy. As he grapples with themes of injustice and the struggle for identity, the narrative promises
a blend of action and moral dilemmas. At the start of the tale, readers are introduced to the foreboding house named Steens, which holds a mysterious and violent past. Roger’s sour disposition stems from a tyrannical father and familial discord. As Roger learns of his father's death and the appearance of a stepmother, tension builds between him and various characters, leading to a complex web of conflict that touches on themes of legacy, justice, and rebellion. The story hints at impending confrontations, both personal and societal, foreshadowing a charged atmosphere of drama and historical intrigue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Quiller-Couch, Arthur, 1863-1944 |
|---|---|
| Title | Two Sides of the Face: Midwinter Tales |
| Contents | Stephen of Steens -- The horror on the stair -- The mazed election (1768) -- The Hotwells duel -- Clever court -- The collaborators -- The rider in the dawn -- My lady's coach. |
| Credits | Produced by Lionel Sear |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Subject | Short stories, English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 22198 |
| Release Date | Aug 1, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 438 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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