02040cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000410011324500200015426400510017430000470022533600260027233700260029833800360032450000310036050800290039152011110042053400450153165300180157665300360159465300240163085600430165499900170169723698UtSlPG20260610133538.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aSmith, Francis Hopkinson,d1838-191510aFiddles :b1909 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-12-03  aProduced by David Widger  a"Fiddles" by Francis Hopkinson Smith is a novella written in the early 20th century. This fictional work blends humor and pathos to showcase the life of a lovable vagabond named Fiddles, whose adventures unfold through the eyes of an American painter. The story revolves around themes of friendship, artistic life, and the contrast between social classes.  The narrative begins with the protagonist, Marny, recounting his encounters with Fiddles, a charming and carefree character who is a master of improvisation and deceit. Their friendship matures through a series of misadventures, including Fiddles’ humorous narrow escapes from the law and a memorable dinner at a baroness's chateau. However, despite Fiddles' carefree exterior, his life takes a tragic turn. As Marny prepares to take Fiddles to America for a new start, Fiddles is tragically shot by a forester while trying to escape capture. The painter's reflections on Fiddles illuminate the complexities of their bond and the fleeting nature of life, leaving readers with a poignant sense of loss. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aShort stories  aAmericans -- Germany -- Fiction  aPoachers -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23698  c64750d64750