Tales of the Unexpected

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:

"Tales of the Unexpected" by H. G. Wells is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. This anthology showcases Wells' signature blend of imaginative storytelling and thought-provoking themes, exploring various human experiences and the unexpected twists of fate. The stories delve into subjects such as the complexities of perception, the strangeness of life, and uncanny events, often leaving readers with more questions than answers. The opening portion introduces the first story, "The Remarkable Case of Davidson's Eyes," where the narrator witnesses a mysterious incident involving a man named Sidney Davidson at a technical college. Davidson experiences a peculiar mental and physical state that suggests an aberration of sight, leaving him blind yet capable of perceiving distant realities. The narrative paints a vivid picture of Davidson's confusion and the concern of those around him as ordinary events spiral into the extraordinary, demonstrating Wells' flair for weaving suspense and intrigue from the ordinary fabric of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

The remarkable case of Davidson's eyes

The moth

The story of the late Mr Elvesham

Under the knife

The Plattner story

The crystal egg

The man who could work miracles

A dream of armageddon

The new accelerator

The door in the wall

The apple

The temptation of Harringay

Mr Skelmersdale in Fairyland

The inexperienced ghost

The stolen body.

Credits:

Tim Lindell, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2021-09-28