In a Quiet Village by S. Baring-Gould
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| Author | Baring-Gould, S. (Sabine), 1834-1924 |
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| Title | In a Quiet Village |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents | Dan'l Coombe -- Timothy Slouch -- Doble Drewe -- Mary Trembath -- The old post-boy -- Auntie -- Brother Augustine -- Haroun the carpenter -- Shone Evans -- Henry Frost -- Milk-maids -- The bride's well -- Jack Hannaford -- From death to life -- Cicely Crowe -- The weathercock -- A plum-pudding -- A Christmas tree -- Folk-prayers -- Crazy Jane. |
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| Summary | "In a Quiet Village" by S. Baring-Gould is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book features a series of sketches that revolve around the lives of various villagers, depicting their personalities, quirks, and everyday struggles in a rural setting. Through vivid characterizations, the work captures the charm and complexity of village life, highlighting themes of humanity, kindness, and the occasional folly of its inhabitants. The opening of the collection introduces readers to Old Dan’l Coombe, a mysterious tailor who becomes a subject of fascination for his neighbors due to his reclusive nature and curious nightly activities. The villagers speculate about Coombe's secret projects, leading to wild theories about his abilities as a healer. As his life unfolds, we learn that after thirty-five years of diligence, his life's work—a comprehensive dictionary of biblical words—turns out to be unnecessary, as a similar resource already exists. This poignant moment reflects on the themes of ambition, the search for meaning, and the bittersweet nature of life’s endeavors, setting a contemplative tone for the stories to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | England -- Fiction |
| Subject | Villages -- Fiction |
| Subject | Wales -- Fiction |
| Subject | Short stories, English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 56527 |
| Release Date | Feb 8, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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