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_aReade, Charles, _d1814-1884 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aStories by English Authors: England |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2004-07-01 | ||
| 505 | 0 | _aThe box tunnel / Charles Reade -- Minions of the moon / F. W. Robinson -- The four-fifteen express / Amelia B. Edwards -- The wrong black bag / Angelo Lewis -- The three strangers / Thomas Hardy -- Mr. Lismore and the widow / Wilkie Collins -- The philosopher in the apple orchard / Anthony Hope. | |
| 508 | _aThis eBook was produced by Charles Aldarondo, Charles Franks, Nicole Apostola and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team | ||
| 520 | _a"Stories by English Authors: England" by Charles Reade et al. is a collection of short stories written during the mid-19th century. The anthology encompasses various narratives by notable authors of the time, showcasing themes of love, societal norms, and moral dilemmas through the lens of English life and culture. Each story presents unique characters and situations that delve into the complexities of human relationships and social interactions. The opening of the book features "The Box Tunnel" by Charles Reade, beginning with a train journey from Paddington. It introduces us to two key characters: a beautiful lady named Miss Haythorn and a charming cavalry officer, Captain Dolignan. The story captures the evolving dynamics between the passengers as they engage in flirtatious exchanges amidst the backdrop of a suspenseful train ride, particularly as the train nears the infamous Box Tunnel. Well-placed humor and tension arise when a bet is made about kissing the ladies during the dark passage, leading to an unforeseen set of events that challenge the boundaries of propriety and gentlemanly conduct. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aEngland -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aEnglish fiction -- 19th century | ||
| 653 | _aShort stories, English | ||
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_aCollins, Wilkie, _d1824-1889 |
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_aEdwards, Amelia B., _d1831-1892 |
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_aHardy, Thomas, _d1840-1928 |
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_aHope, Anthony, _d1863-1933 |
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| 700 | 1 | _aLewis, Angelo | |
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_aRobinson, F. W. _q(Frederick William), _d1830-1901 |
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