Tales from "Blackwood," Volume 3 by Various
"Tales from 'Blackwood,' Volume 3" by Various is a collection of short stories likely compiled in the mid-19th century. This anthology features a range of narratives, from humorous accounts of student life during summer vacations at Oxford to more earnest stories imbued with themes of adventure and cultural insights. With contributions from various authors, the stories explore diverse experiences and encounters, offering a glimpse into the lives of their characters. At the
start of the volume, the opening story, "A Reading Party in the Long Vacation," introduces a mixed group of Oxford undergraduates who embark on a seemingly studious retreat to Glyndewi, Wales. The narrator humorously recounts their preparations and the chaotic dynamics within the group, comprising characters with contrasting personalities. Initial excitement gives way to a comically harsh realization of the dullness of their surroundings, testing their resolve to study amidst the temptations of leisure and flirtation. The narrative sets the tone for a blend of comedy and reflection that characterizes the stories in this collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Title | Tales from "Blackwood," Volume 3 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 59.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Contents | A reading party in the long vacation -- Father Tom and the Pope; or, a night at the Vatican -- La petite Madelaine / Mrs. Southey -- Bob Burke's duel with Ensign Brady / William Maginn -- The headsman: a tale of doom -- The wearyful woman / John Galt. |
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Produced by D Alexander, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 33694 |
| Release Date | Sep 10, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 124 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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