Splores of a Halloween, Twenty Years Ago by Alexander Dick
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About this eBook
| Author | Dick, Alexander |
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| Title | Splores of a Halloween, Twenty Years Ago |
| Note | Reading ease score: 59.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Splores of a Halloween, Twenty Years Ago" by Alexander Dick is a collection of verses composed during the mid-19th century. This book embarks on a nostalgic journey, celebrating the whimsical and mischievous spirit of Halloween as experienced two decades prior. It captures the essence of Scottish folk traditions and the playful antics associated with the holiday. The collection portrays a lively scene of Halloween night filled with revelry, where a group of jovial young men engage in playful pranks and ghostly tales. The narrative unfolds through vivid descriptions of their escapades—ranging from mischievous attempts to scare their neighbors to humorous encounters that escalate tensions within the community. The characters, humorously depicted, grapple with the consequences of their actions while ensuring the spirit of Halloween is preserved. Through a blend of lighthearted storytelling and rhythmic verse, the book evokes both nostalgia and amusement, inviting readers to partake in its joyous celebration of tradition and friendship. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Halloween -- Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 34780 |
| Release Date | Dec 29, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 91 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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