Tales of the Unexpected
Wells, H. G. 1866-1946
Tales of the Unexpected - 1 online resource : multiple file formats
Release date is 2021-09-28
The remarkable case of Davidson's eyes -- The moth -- The story of the late Mr Elvesham -- Under the knife -- The Plattner story -- The crystal egg -- The man who could work miracles -- A dream of armageddon -- The new accelerator -- The door in the wall -- The apple -- The temptation of Harringay -- Mr Skelmersdale in Fairyland -- The inexperienced ghost -- The stolen body.
Tim Lindell, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Tim Lindell, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
"Tales of the Unexpected" by H. G. Wells is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. This anthology showcases Wells' signature blend of imaginative storytelling and thought-provoking themes, exploring various human experiences and the unexpected twists of fate. The stories delve into subjects such as the complexities of perception, the strangeness of life, and uncanny events, often leaving readers with more questions than answers. The opening portion introduces the first story, "The Remarkable Case of Davidson's Eyes," where the narrator witnesses a mysterious incident involving a man named Sidney Davidson at a technical college. Davidson experiences a peculiar mental and physical state that suggests an aberration of sight, leaving him blind yet capable of perceiving distant realities. The narrative paints a vivid picture of Davidson's confusion and the concern of those around him as ordinary events spiral into the extraordinary, demonstrating Wells' flair for weaving suspense and intrigue from the ordinary fabric of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Science fiction London (England) -- Fiction Time travel -- Fiction Twenty-first century -- Fiction Paranormal fiction Short stories, English Technological innovations -- Fiction
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Tales of the Unexpected - 1 online resource : multiple file formats
Release date is 2021-09-28
The remarkable case of Davidson's eyes -- The moth -- The story of the late Mr Elvesham -- Under the knife -- The Plattner story -- The crystal egg -- The man who could work miracles -- A dream of armageddon -- The new accelerator -- The door in the wall -- The apple -- The temptation of Harringay -- Mr Skelmersdale in Fairyland -- The inexperienced ghost -- The stolen body.
Tim Lindell, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Tim Lindell, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
"Tales of the Unexpected" by H. G. Wells is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. This anthology showcases Wells' signature blend of imaginative storytelling and thought-provoking themes, exploring various human experiences and the unexpected twists of fate. The stories delve into subjects such as the complexities of perception, the strangeness of life, and uncanny events, often leaving readers with more questions than answers. The opening portion introduces the first story, "The Remarkable Case of Davidson's Eyes," where the narrator witnesses a mysterious incident involving a man named Sidney Davidson at a technical college. Davidson experiences a peculiar mental and physical state that suggests an aberration of sight, leaving him blind yet capable of perceiving distant realities. The narrative paints a vivid picture of Davidson's confusion and the concern of those around him as ordinary events spiral into the extraordinary, demonstrating Wells' flair for weaving suspense and intrigue from the ordinary fabric of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Science fiction London (England) -- Fiction Time travel -- Fiction Twenty-first century -- Fiction Paranormal fiction Short stories, English Technological innovations -- Fiction
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