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Title: Two Sides of the Face: Midwinter Tales

Note: Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Contents: Stephen of Steens -- The horror on the stair -- The mazed election (1768) -- The Hotwells duel -- Clever court -- The collaborators -- The rider in the dawn -- My lady's coach.

Credits: Produced by Lionel Sear

Summary: "Two Sides of the Face: Midwinter Tales" by Arthur Quiller-Couch is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The opening story, "Stephen of Steens," introduces a historical tale set in the rugged landscape of Cornwall and revolves around the character Roger Stephen, a pewterer burdened by his complicated family relations and dark legacy. As he grapples with themes of injustice and the struggle for identity, the narrative promises a blend of action and moral dilemmas. At the start of the tale, readers are introduced to the foreboding house named Steens, which holds a mysterious and violent past. Roger’s sour disposition stems from a tyrannical father and familial discord. As Roger learns of his father's death and the appearance of a stepmother, tension builds between him and various characters, leading to a complex web of conflict that touches on themes of legacy, justice, and rebellion. The story hints at impending confrontations, both personal and societal, foreshadowing a charged atmosphere of drama and historical intrigue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Quiller-Couch, Arthur, 1863-1944

EBook No.: 22198

Published: Aug 1, 2007

Downloads: 60

Language: English

Subject: Fiction

Subject: Short stories, English

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: Two Sides of the Face: Midwinter Tales

Note: Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Contents: Stephen of Steens -- The horror on the stair -- The mazed election (1768) -- The Hotwells duel -- Clever court -- The collaborators -- The rider in the dawn -- My lady's coach.

Credits: Produced by Lionel Sear

Summary: "Two Sides of the Face: Midwinter Tales" by Arthur Quiller-Couch is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The opening story, "Stephen of Steens," introduces a historical tale set in the rugged landscape of Cornwall and revolves around the character Roger Stephen, a pewterer burdened by his complicated family relations and dark legacy. As he grapples with themes of injustice and the struggle for identity, the narrative promises a blend of action and moral dilemmas. At the start of the tale, readers are introduced to the foreboding house named Steens, which holds a mysterious and violent past. Roger’s sour disposition stems from a tyrannical father and familial discord. As Roger learns of his father's death and the appearance of a stepmother, tension builds between him and various characters, leading to a complex web of conflict that touches on themes of legacy, justice, and rebellion. The story hints at impending confrontations, both personal and societal, foreshadowing a charged atmosphere of drama and historical intrigue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Quiller-Couch, Arthur, 1863-1944

EBook No.: 22198

Published: Aug 1, 2007

Downloads: 60

Language: English

Subject: Fiction

Subject: Short stories, English

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.