02076cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000400011324500190015326400510017230000470022333600260027033700260029633800360032250000310035850800690038952011290045853400450158765300180163265300170165065300230166785600430169099900170173319750UtSlPG20260610133447.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aStevenson, Robert Louis,d1850-189414aThe Waif Woman 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-11-10  aTranscribed from the 1916 Chatto & Windus edition by David Price  a"The Waif Woman" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a short novel written in the early 20th century, specifically in the context of the author's later works during his life. This tale, influenced by Icelandic sagas, delves into themes of vanity, greed, and the supernatural, as it explores the dynamics of human relationships through complex female characters and their interactions within a pastoral setting.  The story follows Aud, a shallow woman consumed by envy and desire, who becomes fixated on the fine possessions of Thorgunna, a mysterious and strong-willed waif woman who arrives on a ship. Upon inviting Thorgunna into her home, Aud seeks to acquire her treasures through manipulation and deceit. As the plot unfolds, Thorgunna dies under unsettling circumstances, leaving behind a dark legacy. Aud's greed culminates in tragic consequences as she reaps the curse of Thorgunna’s wrath, leading to her own demise. The narrative intricately weaves issues of identity, mortality, and the repercussions of avarice, culminating in a haunting and thought-provoking conclusion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aShort stories  aHorror tales  aIceland -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19750  c61078d61078