| Author |
Phillpotts, Eden, 1862-1960 |
| Title |
The Torch and Other Tales
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
'Santa Claus' -- The returned native -- John and Jane -- The old soldier -- When Fox was ferryman -- Mother's misfortune -- Steadfast Samuel -- The hound's pool -- The price of Milly Bassett -- The amber heart -- The wise woman of Walna -- The torch -- 'Spider' -- The woodstock -- The night-hawk.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Project Gutenberg Beginners Projects, Dainis Millers, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net)
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| Summary |
"The Torch and Other Tales" by Eden Phillpotts is a collection of short stories likely written in the early 20th century. The stories encompass various themes and characters, exploring intricate human relationships and moral dilemmas. The opening tale introduces Teddy Pegram, a mysterious newcomer to Little Silver, whose kind demeanor wins over the local residents, especially a young boy named Joey Ford. However, as Pegram's past is called into question with rumors of poaching, tensions arise that challenge the community’s perception of him. The opening of this narrative focuses on the arrival of Teddy Pegram in the village of Little Silver, detailing how he quickly becomes a beloved figure among the locals, particularly the Ford family. Pegram's friendship with young Joey is established as he delights the boy with toys and games, embracing the role of a benevolent "Santa Claus." However, when rumors about Pegram's possible involvement in poaching circulate, they create a rift in his friendships and raise moral questions about loyalty and truth. Tension builds as Joey's admiration for Pegram conflicts with the growing suspicion among the townsfolk, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of character and consequences in the unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
15737 |
| Release Date |
Apr 30, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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