The Safety Curtain, and Other Stories

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dell, Ethel M. (Ethel May), 1881-1939.

Contributor:

Keller, Arthur Ignatius, 1866-1924

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Safety Curtain and Other Stories" by Ethel M. Dell is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The book notably begins with a dramatic tale involving a fire during a performance, ultimately centering around the rescue of a dancer known as the Dragon-Fly by a determined man named Merryon, a major in the Indian Army. This initial story unfolds with themes of courage and desperation, laying the groundwork for explorations of human emotions and relationships. The opening of the collection features a suspense-filled scene where the audience is captivated by an enchanting dancer just before chaos erupts due to a fire. The figure of Merryon emerges as a heroic character when he leaps into action to save the Dragon-Fly, showcasing his iron resolve. Their intense interaction during this crisis reveals layers of vulnerability, fear, and determination as they both confront the immediate life-threatening situation and their own emotional struggles. As the narrative progresses, it hints at deeper themes regarding life, suffering, and the ties that bind individuals together amidst adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

The safety curtain

The experiment

Those who wait

The eleventh hour

The place of honour.

Credits:

Produced by Suzanne Shell, Paul Ereaut and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 85.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2005-09-04