Stories by English Authors: England by Charles Reade et al.

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Contributor Reade, Charles, 1814-1884
Contributor Collins, Wilkie, 1824-1889
Contributor Edwards, Amelia B., 1831-1892
Contributor Hardy, Thomas, 1840-1928
Contributor Hope, Anthony, 1863-1933
Contributor Lewis, Angelo
Contributor Robinson, F. W. (Frederick William), 1830-1901
Title Stories by English Authors: England
Contents The box tunnel / Charles Reade -- Minions of the moon / F. W. Robinson -- The four-fifteen express / Amelia B. Edwards -- The wrong black bag / Angelo Lewis -- The three strangers / Thomas Hardy -- Mr. Lismore and the widow / Wilkie Collins -- The philosopher in the apple orchard / Anthony Hope.
Credits This eBook was produced by Charles Aldarondo, Charles Franks, Nicole Apostola and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Stories by English Authors: England" by Charles Reade et al. is a collection of short stories written during the mid-19th century. The anthology encompasses various narratives by notable authors of the time, showcasing themes of love, societal norms, and moral dilemmas through the lens of English life and culture. Each story presents unique characters and situations that delve into the complexities of human relationships and social interactions. The opening of the book features "The Box Tunnel" by Charles Reade, beginning with a train journey from Paddington. It introduces us to two key characters: a beautiful lady named Miss Haythorn and a charming cavalry officer, Captain Dolignan. The story captures the evolving dynamics between the passengers as they engage in flirtatious exchanges amidst the backdrop of a suspenseful train ride, particularly as the train nears the infamous Box Tunnel. Well-placed humor and tension arise when a bet is made about kissing the ladies during the dark passage, leading to an unforeseen set of events that challenge the boundaries of propriety and gentlemanly conduct. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject England -- Fiction
Subject English fiction -- 19th century
Subject Short stories, English
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EBook-No. 6039
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Most Recently Updated Dec 29, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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