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100 1 _aLa Spina, Greye,
_d1880-1969
245 1 0 _aOld Mr. Wiley
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-11-06
508 _aE-text prepared by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Old Mr. Wiley" by Greye La Spina is a supernatural short story written in the mid-20th century. The narrative revolves around a young boy named Frank Wiley IV, who is gravely ill and in need of something to revive his will to live. The story explores themes of family dynamics, the bond between pets and children, and the influence of familial legacies through its characters, particularly the benevolent presence of the children's great-grandfather, Old Mr. Wiley. The plot unfolds in a household troubled by the frail health of young Frank, who is overshadowed by his self-absorbed mother, Mrs. Wiley, and an emotionally distressed father, Frank Wiley III. As the narrative develops, a spectral figure, Old Mr. Wiley, emerges, bringing with him a small dog that rekindles Frank's spirit. The secret visits of Old Mr. Wiley instill hope in Frank, leading to signs of his recovery. The story elegantly weaves emotions as the children's longing for companionship conflicts with the mother's superficiality. In the end, the connection between Frank and the ghost of his great-grandfather serves as a catalyst for transformation in both the young boy and his father's assertiveness, showcasing the power of love and legacy in overcoming adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShort stories
653 _aGhost stories
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23379
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