| Author |
Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion), 1854-1909 |
| Title |
The Witch of Prague: A Fantastic Tale
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Dagny; John Bickers; David Widger
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| Summary |
"The Witch of Prague: A Fantastic Tale" by F. Marion Crawford is a novel likely written during the late 19th century. This story weaves a tale of love, loss, and the supernatural, centering on a character known as the Wanderer, who searches for his beloved Beatrice, believed to be dead but whom he believes he has seen in a crowded church in Prague. The narrative is deeply atmospheric, contrasting the grandeur of the Gothic church and the emotional tumult of the protagonist as he navigates through a world tinged with mystery and despair. The opening of the book establishes a somber and haunting mood, set in a crowded church filled with mournful faces as a mass is being conducted. It introduces the Wanderer, who is profoundly affected by the presence of a woman he believes to be his lost love, Beatrice. As he tries and fails to reach her amidst the throng, the narrative vividly captures his desperation and longing. The vibrancy of the music and the ancient rites surround his experience, highlighting his internal conflict as he pushes through the crowd, ultimately losing sight of her again. The atmosphere thickens around themes of unfulfilled love and mystical forces conveyed through the intriguing character of Unorna, who later enters the scene and adds layers of complexity to the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Warlocks -- Czech Republic -- Prague -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Prague (Czech Republic) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Paranormal fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
3816 |
| Release Date |
Apr 13, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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