| Author |
Various |
| Title |
The Black Cat, Vol. I, No. 5, February 1896
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| Original Publication |
United States: The Shortstory Publishing Co.,1895.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 73.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
The mysterious card, by Cleveland Moffett -- Tang-u, by Lawrence E. Adams -- The little brown mole, by Clarice Irene Clinghan -- A telepathic wooing, by James Buckham -- The Prince Ward, by Claude M. Girardeau -- A meeting of royalty, by Margaret Dodge.
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| Credits |
hekula03 and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
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| Summary |
"The Black Cat, Vol. I, No. 5, February 1896" by Various is a collection of original short stories written in the late 19th century. This issue features a range of narratives that explore various themes and genres, including mystery, romance, and drama. The opening story introduces a compelling plot centered on Richard Burwell, who finds himself embroiled in a mysterious situation after receiving an enigmatic card from a beautiful woman in Paris, setting the stage for intrigue and tension. At the start of the collection, the story "The Mysterious Card" unfolds with Richard Burwell visiting Paris while his wife and daughter are in London. Stricken by loneliness, he visits the Folies Bergère and is captivated when a stunning woman discreetly leaves a card on his table. Unable to understand its French words, Burwell finds himself entangled in trouble as hotel managers react with alarm upon reading the card. Seeking the card's meaning leads to escalating consequences, including a harrowing encounter with local authorities that ultimately disrupts his life entirely. The gripping setup hints at themes of deception, social protocol, and the dire repercussions of seemingly innocuous decisions, making it a tantalizing read for fans of suspenseful narratives. (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 |
Short stories, American -- Periodicals
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68954 |
| Release Date |
Sep 10, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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