Ring Once for Death by Robert Arthur

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Author Arthur, Robert, 1909-1969
Illustrator Barth, Ernest Kurt, 1929-2001
Title Ring Once for Death
Note Reading ease score: 87.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Ring Once for Death" by Robert Arthur is a short story published in the early 1950s that blends elements of fantasy and psychological suspense. The narrative centers around a modern couple, Mark and Edith Williams, who inadvertently become involved with a mystical rose-crystal bell, rumored to defy death. The tale examines themes of mortality, the consequences of one's actions, and the haunting interplay between life and death. The story unfolds as Mark and Edith, celebrating their twentieth anniversary, purchase the beautiful yet ominous rose-crystal bell from a shop, only to discover it is missing its crucial clapper—an item believed to be essential for the bell to function as intended. When Mark is tragically involved in a car accident and declared dead, Edith, desperate to reclaim him, uses the bell, which miraculously seems to have the power to restore his life. However, as she tries to summon their son David back from what she believes to be another tragic accident, the consequences of her actions lead to a shocking and devastating finale. The tale poses poignant questions about the nature of death and life, and how the desire to control such forces can have dire outcomes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Short stories
Subject Horror tales
Category Text
EBook-No. 31840
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 6, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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