02738cam a22003373u 4500 72241 UtSlPG 20260610134653.0 m cr n 260607r20231916utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Wood, Michael The willow weaver, and seven other tales Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-11-27 The willow weaver -- The bending of the twig -- The mystery of the son of man -- the excellent versatility of the minor poet -- "The tree of beauty" -- Forty-eight hours -- The breath upon the slain -- The glamour-land. Carol Brown, Aaron Adrignola, Gísli Valgeirsson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Willow Weaver and Seven Other Tales" by Michael Wood is a collection of short stories written during the early 20th century. This work likely delves into themes such as morality, human experience, and the mystical aspects of life, drawing on rich character studies and profound narrative moments. The title story features Ralph Campion, a young man grappling with his own moral failures, and introduces characters that navigate the complexities of sin, redemption, and understanding. The opening of the collection introduces readers to Ralph Campion, who is given a stark ultimatum by his employer to vanish within twenty-four hours due to his wrongdoing. Struggling with the shame of his actions and the implications for his mother, who lives in sorrowful hope for her son’s good name, Campion contemplates the weight of his choices. This turmoil prompts him to encounter the titular Willow Weaver, an enigmatic woman who weaves baskets from willow twigs. Their interaction not only reflects Ralph's internal conflict but also introduces mystical elements that challenge him to reconsider his path and confront his existence beyond mere consequence. The beginning sets a serious tone, underlining themes of despair, personal accountability, and the search for meaning amidst sorrow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: E. P. Dutton & Co., 1916 Short stories Mysticism -- Fiction https://archive.org/details/willowweaverseve00woodiala/ https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72241 112966 112966