The Man-Wolf and Other Tales

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Erckmann-Chatrian

Standardized Title:

Hugues-le-Loup. English

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Man-Wolf and Other Tales" by Emile Erckmann and Alexandre Chatrian is a collection of supernatural tales written in the late 19th century. The narratives blend elements of fiction with historic truths, often exploring themes of madness, werewolf lore, and the human psyche. Central to the opening story, "The Man-Wolf," is the Count of Nideck and a young doctor, Fritz, who is summoned to the count's castle under distressing circumstances. The beginning of "The Man-Wolf and Other Tales" introduces the reader to Fritz, who is awakened by his former guardian, Gideon Sperver, an experienced huntsman. They embark on a treacherous journey through a snow-covered landscape to the castle of Nideck, where the old count suffers from a mysterious illness that seemingly aligns with the seasonal arrival of a local witch known as the Black Plague. The narrative unfolds with hints of supernatural elements, reflecting on the count's deteriorating condition, while conveying the urgency of Fritz's assistance and the intricate relationships between the characters, especially the conflict between the count and his devoted daughter, Odile. As they arrive, the ominous atmosphere of the castle and the historical weight of its lineage set the stage for a chilling exploration of ancestral curses and madness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

The man-wolf

Myrtle

Uncle Christian's inheritance

The bear-baiting

The scapegoat

A night in the woods

The queen of the bees.

Credits:

Produced by Suzanne Shell, Beginners Projects, Mary Meehan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.

Notes:

Translation of Hugues-le-Loup.

Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2005-05-02