Tales from "Blackwood," Volume 2

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Various

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

To be supplied : Project Gutenberg, 2010.

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Tales from 'Blackwood,' Volume 2" by Various is a collection of short stories written in the mid-19th century. This anthology features a range of narratives that blend history, humor, and dramatic events, with a notable inclusion being "Lazaro's Legacy," a tale set during the Siege of Gibraltar. The characters often grapple with themes of survival during hardship, as well as the lighter side of human interactions amidst adversity. At the start of the volume, the opening story introduces us to Major Flinders, who shares insights from his grandfather's journal regarding the infamous siege. The narrative vividly depicts the struggles faced by those besieged in Gibraltar, including resource shortages and social dynamics, interspersed with moments of humor, as demonstrated in the Major's interactions and family relationships. The story transitions into scenes of domestic life amidst war, illustrating the stark contrasts of joy and despair as characters come together for a modest celebration while the siege looms, ultimately leading to deeper explorations of character relationships and their resilience in trying times. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Lazaro's legacy: a tale of the siege of Gibraltar / E.B. Hamley

A story without a tail / Dr. Maginn

The enchanter Faustus and Queen Elizabeth

How I became a yeoman / Professor Aytoun

Devereux Hall / Mrs. Southey

The metempsychosis / Robert Macnish

College theatricals.

Credits:

E-text prepared by D Alexander, Juliet Sutherland, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Reading ease score: 66.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2010-04-30