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100	1		_aHeyse, Paul, _d1830-1914
245	1	0	_aAt the Ghost Hour. The House of the Unbelieving Thomas
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2010
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2010-10-22
508			_aProduced by Charles Bowen, page scans provided by Google Books
520			_a"At the Ghost Hour. The House of the Unbelieving Thomas" by Paul Heyse is a fictional narrative written in the late 19th century. This book explores themes of superstition, societal change, and the supernatural in a provincial German town. Through its characters and setting, it reflects the tensions between old beliefs and new intellectual movements that characterized this period." In the story, the old house known as "The House of the Unbelieving Thomas," steeped in local superstition, becomes home to two women, Frau Cordula and her daughter Gundula, who are fleeing from societal prejudice and hardship. As they adapt to life in the haunted abode, their presence awakens a sense of wonder and curiosity among the townsfolk. The narrative unfolds as young doctor Philip reestablishes connections with his roots, ultimately forming a bond with Gundula. A tragedy occurs when the haunting house catches fire, leading Philip to rescue the two women, forging their fates together despite the stigma surrounding them. The ghosts that occupy the house represent the fears and misunderstandings of the living, particularly the prejudices against the "witches" attributed to the women. The resolution sees love conquer the challenges of class and societal expectations, illustrating the enduring power of connection amidst superstition and fear. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aGhost stories
653			_aGerman fiction -- Translations into English
700	1		_aMorse, Alice C. _q(Alice Cordelia), _d1862-
700	1		_aVan Santford, Frances A.
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33878
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