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_aMatthews, Brander, _d1852-1929 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aTales of Fantasy and Fact |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2007-12-02 | ||
| 505 | 0 | _aA primer of imaginary geography -- The kinetoscope of time -- The dream-gown of the Japanese ambassador -- The rival ghosts -- Sixteen years without a birthday -- The twinkling of an eye -- A confidential postscript. | |
| 508 | _aProduced by Bethanne M. Simms and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"Tales of Fantasy and Fact" by Brander Matthews is a collection of imaginative short stories written in the late 19th century. These tales blend elements of fantasy and reality, exploring themes of adventure and the peculiarities of human experience. The stories within are likely to feature intriguing characters and fantastical scenarios that challenge the boundaries of perception and understanding. At the start of the collection, the reader is introduced to a character aboard a mysterious vessel led by Captain Vanderdecken, also known as the Flying Dutchman. The protagonist finds himself engaged in a profound conversation with Vanderdecken, who muses about his extensive travels and the extraordinary sights he has seen. As they discuss various mythical lands and legendary figures, such as the Wandering Jew and Rip Van Winkle, the narrative delves into themes of time, memory, and the intersection of reality with mythic imagination. This opening section sets the stage for an enchanting exploration of whimsical geography and the nature of storytelling itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aFantasy fiction, American | ||
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23678 |
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