Shapes that Haunt the Dusk by William Dean Howells and Henry Mills Alden

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Editor Howells, William Dean, 1837-1920
Editor Alden, Henry Mills, 1836-1919
Title Shapes that Haunt the Dusk
Contents The Christmas child / Georg Schock -- The white sleep of Auber Hurn / Richard Rice -- In tenebras / Howard Pyle -- The little room / Madelene Yale Wynne -- The bringing of the rose / Harriet Lewis Bradley -- Perdita / Hildegarde Hawthorne -- At La Glorieuse / M.E.M. Davis -- A faded scapular / F.D. Millet -- At the hermitage / E. Levi Brown -- The reprisal / H.W. McVickar.
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Summary "Shapes that Haunt the Dusk" by William Dean Howells and Henry Mills Alden is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The anthology features a range of narratives, often exploring themes of the supernatural, human emotion, and the thin veil between reality and the uncanny. This volume introduces readers to various characters, such as the anxious Mary and her husband Conrad, who grapple with unsettling events while intertwining domestic life with the spectral elements that seem to loom over them. The opening of this collection sets the stage for a story titled "The Christmas Child" by Georg Schock. It begins with a quiet, tension-filled night in which Mary lies awake, listening to the clock's solemn tick, while her husband Conrad sleeps nearby. The atmosphere is heavy with the anticipation of Christmas and the supernatural, as Mary sneaks outside to witness whispered omens from animals in the barn. This opening passage introduces a sense of dread and longing as Mary becomes entangled in a mystical experience, revealing her fears and desires that intertwine with the daily life on their farm. The tone foreshadows deeper emotional layers and the impact of the supernatural in the characters' lives as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Short stories, American
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EBook-No. 27352
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Most Recently Updated Nov 30, 2008
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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