02526cam a22003733u 4500 60241 UtSlPG 20260610134404.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 07029434 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Benson, E. F. (Edward Frederic), 1867-1940 Sheaves Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-09-05 Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "Sheaves" by E. F. Benson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The storyline appears to focus on the lives of several characters, including Hugh Grainger, a trader who seems to have met a mysterious fate at the hands of Native Americans, and his interactions with two children, Jim and Daisy Rye, who playfully engage with him in storytelling and imaginative games. This hints at a blend of humor, family dynamics, and perhaps a critique of social norms during the time. The opening of the novel introduces a whimsical scene where the supposedly deceased Hugh Grainger maintains a lively conversation with the children, offering humorous ghostly commentary on their burial customs. As Hugh narrates a silly story about three quirky old men living in a castle made of strawberries, the narrative establishes a playful tone. We also meet Lady Rye, who appreciates the innocence of childhood play while providing depth to the adult interactions as they reflect on societal expectations and personal desires. The excerpt sets the stage for a story that intertwines the frivolous with the poignant, delving into themes of family life, childhood imagination, and the complexities of adult relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Dramatists -- Fiction Marriage -- Fiction England -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction Tuberculosis -- Patients -- Fiction Singers -- Fiction May-December romances -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60241 101067 101067