Lady into Fox

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Garnett, David, 1892-1981

Contributor:

Garnett, R. A. (Rachel Alice), 1891-1940

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Lady into Fox" by David Garnett is a novella written in the early 20th century, specifically in the 1920s. This fantastical tale revolves around the marriage of Richard Tebrick and his wife Silvia, whose life takes a dramatic turn when she is inexplicably transformed into a fox. The story encapsulates themes of love, loss, and the struggle between human emotions and animal instincts. The opening of the novella introduces the extraordinary event of Mrs. Tebrick's transformation as a seemingly solitary marvel in a mundane world. Mr. Tebrick, grappling with bewilderment and sorrow, witnesses his wife's sudden change during a walk in the woods. Despite their deep bond, he now faces the reality that his wife, while still retaining her consciousness and character, is trapped in the body of a wild fox. The narrative highlights Mr. Tebrick's attempts to care for Silvia in her new form, as he navigates the challenges of their unconventional relationship, including her instincts as a fox and their implications on love and fidelity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Project Gutenberg Beginners Projects, Mary Ann Fink,

Notes:

Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lady_into_Fox

Release date is 2003-11-01