The Door in the Wall, and Other Stories

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wells, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Door in the Wall, and Other Stories" by H. G. Wells is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century. The opening story, "The Door in the Wall," introduces Lionel Wallace, a man who recounts a fantastical memory from his childhood about a door that leads to an enchanted garden. This memory serves as the focal point of his life, symbolizing the deep longings and regrets that haunt him as he struggles with the weight of adult responsibilities. At the start of the story, a narrator listens to Wallace as he reflects on a peculiar garden he discovered as a child, filled with beauty and companionship. Wallace describes his initial encounter with the door and the vibrant world it led him to, contrasting it with the mundane realities of his life. Despite his success in adulthood, he grapples with a profound sense of loss and regret for having abandoned that fantastical realm in pursuit of a conventional life. The narrative delves into themes of memory, longing, and the sacrifices made in the name of duty, leaving readers to ponder the impact of choices and the nature of true happiness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

The door in the wall

The star

A dream of Armageddon

The cone

A moonlight fable

The diamond maker

The Lord of the Dynamos

The Country of the Blind.

Credits:

Judith Boss

Notes:

Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 1996-03-01