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Title: Lady into Fox
Note: Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Project Gutenberg Beginners Projects, Mary Ann Fink,
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.)
Author: Garnett, David, 1892-1981
Illustrator: Garnett, R. A. (Rachel Alice), 1891-1940
EBook No.: 10337
Published: Nov 1, 2003
Downloads: 283
Language: English
Subject: Fantasy fiction, English
Subject: Metamorphosis -- Fiction
Subject: Foxes -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Lady into Fox
Note: Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Project Gutenberg Beginners Projects, Mary Ann Fink,
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.)
Author: Garnett, David, 1892-1981
Illustrator: Garnett, R. A. (Rachel Alice), 1891-1940
EBook No.: 10337
Published: Nov 1, 2003
Downloads: 283
Language: English
Subject: Fantasy fiction, English
Subject: Metamorphosis -- Fiction
Subject: Foxes -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.