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100 1 _aBarr, Robert,
_d1850-1912
245 1 0 _aRevenge!
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-11-20
505 0 _aAn Alpine divorce -- Which was the murderer? -- A dynamite explosion -- An electrical slip -- The vengeance of the dead -- Over the Stelvio Pass -- The hour and the man -- "And the rigour of the game" -- The Bromley Gibberts story -- Not according to the code -- A modern Samson -- A deal on 'change -- Transformation -- The shadow of the greenback -- The understudy -- "Out of Thun" -- A dramatic point -- Two Florentine balconies -- The exposure of Lord Stansford -- Purification.
508 _aE-text prepared by Lee Dawei, David Moynihan, Michelle Shephard, Charles Franks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Revenge!" by Robert Barr is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century. The narratives present various scenarios centered on the theme of vengeance, exploring the psychological and moral implications of revenge through situations that evoke intense emotions of love, hate, and desperation. The characters, ranging from a bitter husband contemplating the murder of his wife to a desperate wife seeking retribution for her husband's shooting, showcase the extremes to which individuals can go when provoked. The opening of "Revenge!" sets the tone with an intense story titled "An Alpine Divorce," in which John Bodman, a man consumed by his hatred for his equally combative wife, plots to murder her during a trip to Switzerland. As they embark on their journey, Bodman's disdain grows, and he finds himself contemplating a dreadful act at a serene mountain outlook. The narrative not only delves into his disturbed psyche but also foreshadows a twist when his wife reveals her own intentions of revenge. Following this gripping tale is “Which Was the Murderer?”, where the narrative shifts to a political assassination attempt, showing that the thirst for revenge can transcend personal relationships and seep into societal conflicts. Overall, the opening portion of Barr’s work grips readers with its exploration of dark motives and the complex paths individuals take when seeking retribution. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFiction
653 _aShort stories
653 _aMystery and detective stories
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8668
999 _c50620
_d50620