My Friend Pasquale, and Other Stories by James Selwin Tait

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Author Tait, James Selwin, 1846-1917
Title My Friend Pasquale, and Other Stories
Note Reading ease score: 62.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents My friend Pasquale -- The lost wedding-ring -- The legend of the Red Moss Rapids -- Two ninety-day options -- A strange story: Mr. Johnstone's infirmity -- Two Christmas eves -- Glancing shafts.
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Summary "My Friend Pasquale and Other Stories" by James Selwin Tait is a collection of fictional narratives likely written in the late 19th century. The book opens with a story centered on the titular character, the enigmatic Pasquale, and the events surrounding a chance encounter that transforms the narrator's life. Themes of friendship, duty, and the darker aspects of human nature begin to unfold as the narrator reflects on his relationship with Pasquale, hinting at a blend of tragedy and mystery. The opening of the book introduces us to the narrator, who journeys home from work only to find himself inadvertently engaged in a disturbing scene involving a dog fight. He witnesses the rescue of Pasquale, a passionate stranger who intervenes in the brutality. Their fateful meeting ignites a unique friendship filled with intriguing conversations and underlying tensions. As Pasquale’s complex character emerges—emotionally charged yet affectionate—the narrator begins to ponder the deeper implications of their bond and the dark turns that may await them. This initial chapter sets a compelling tone for the collection, suggesting a rich exploration of both companionship and fate that will likely unravel throughout the stories. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Fiction
Subject Short stories
Category Text
EBook-No. 49484
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 25, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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