02380cam a22003253u 4500 33694 UtSlPG 20260610133752.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Various Tales from "Blackwood," Volume 3 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-09-10 A reading party in the long vacation -- Father Tom and the Pope; or, a night at the Vatican -- La petite Madelaine / Mrs. Southey -- Bob Burke's duel with Ensign Brady / William Maginn -- The headsman: a tale of doom -- The wearyful woman / John Galt. Produced by D Alexander, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Tales from 'Blackwood,' Volume 3" by Various is a collection of short stories likely compiled in the mid-19th century. This anthology features a range of narratives, from humorous accounts of student life during summer vacations at Oxford to more earnest stories imbued with themes of adventure and cultural insights. With contributions from various authors, the stories explore diverse experiences and encounters, offering a glimpse into the lives of their characters. At the start of the volume, the opening story, "A Reading Party in the Long Vacation," introduces a mixed group of Oxford undergraduates who embark on a seemingly studious retreat to Glyndewi, Wales. The narrator humorously recounts their preparations and the chaotic dynamics within the group, comprising characters with contrasting personalities. Initial excitement gives way to a comically harsh realization of the dullness of their surroundings, testing their resolve to study amidst the temptations of leisure and flirtation. The narrative sets the tone for a blend of comedy and reflection that characterizes the stories in this collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fiction Short stories https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33694 74540 74540