Tales of the Trains by Charles James Lever

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Author Lever, Charles James, 1806-1872
Illustrator Browne, Hablot Knight, 1815-1882
Title Tales of the Trains
Being Some Chapters of Railroad Romance by Tilbury Tramp, Queen's Messenger
Note Reading ease score: 73.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents The coupé of the North Midland -- The white lace bonnet -- Fast asleep and wide awake -- The road versus the rail -- The tunnel of Trübau; Mr. Blake in Belgium.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "Tales of the Trains" by Charles James Lever is a collection of railroad-themed stories written in the early 20th century. The book captures the adventures and social dynamics encountered during train travel, blending humor with commentary on societal norms and characters associated with the burgeoning railway culture of the time. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the author's views on the revolutionary impact of trains on society and literature, disdaining traditional narratives that fail to reflect the changes brought by steam travel. Through the perspective of a character observing fellow travelers and their interactions, we are drawn into the whimsical yet sharp analysis of class and social status, particularly highlighted by a chance encounter with a nobleman and a common commercial traveler. This setup engages the reader in a humorous exploration of the serendipity and surprises that can arise on the rails, laying the groundwork for stories that promise to weave personal experiences into broader social commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Fiction
Subject Short stories
Subject Railroad stories
Category Text
EBook-No. 34884
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 24, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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