02815cam a22003493u 4500 60294 UtSlPG 20260610134405.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 08010614 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Cummins, Harle Oren, 1859-1931 Welsh Rarebit Tales 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 2019-09-14 The man who made a man -- In the lower passage -- The fool and his joke -- The man and the beast -- At the end of the road -- The space annihalator -- A question of honor -- The wine of Pantinelli -- The strangest freak -- The false prophet -- A study in psychology -- The painted lady and the boy -- The palace of sin -- The man who was not afraid -- The story the doctor told. Produced by Tim Lindell, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) "Welsh Rarebit Tales" by Harle Oren Cummins is a collection of imaginative and surreal short stories written in the early 20th century. The narratives are likely derived from a playful and experimental writing endeavor among members of a literary club, blending humor with the bizarre. The introductory sections hint at a whimsical tone as characters grapple with peculiar and often unsettling situations involving philosophical experimentation and fantastical encounters. The opening of "Welsh Rarebit Tales" features a preface where the author humorously recounts how he and fellow club members indulged in a lavish meal before sharing tales that emerged from their culinary adventure—an experience meant to invoke caution against excessive dining. The first story centers on Professor Aloysius Holbrok, a scientist captivated by the ambition to create life. His alarming experiments culminate in a chilling revelation when he successfully animates a chemical construct, only for it to tragically combust, after which the professor descends into madness. This blend of science fiction and horror sets the stage for a collection that promises thought-provoking and surreal experiences, defining its unique narrative voice. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction, American Short stories, American Owen, Robert Emmett, 1878-1957 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60294 101120 101120