Fires - Book 1: The Stone, and Other Tales by Wilfrid Wilson Gibson

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Creator Gibson, Wilfrid Wilson, 1878-1962
Title Fires - Book 1: The Stone, and Other Tales
Note Reading ease score: 66.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents The stone -- The wife -- The machine -- The lodestar -- The shop -- Flannan Isle -- The brothers -- The blind rower -- The flute.
Credits Produced by Al Haines
Summary "Fires - Book 1: The Stone, and Other Tales" by Wilfrid Wilson Gibson is a collection of poignant short stories written in the early 20th century. The book delves into themes of love, loss, and the human condition through various narratives, often highlighting the struggles and emotional landscapes of its characters. These tales reflect the intricate connections between individuals and the impact of circumstances on their lives. The stories within this collection weave rich and evocative narratives, each exploring different facets of life and death, grief and acceptance. For instance, "The Stone" recounts the sorrow of a woman who cannot express her grief after losing her lover in a quarry accident, demonstrating the profound silence of loss. In "The Wife," the emotional weight of unspoken words in a marriage is examined when a wife grapples with the death of a friend during childbirth while keeping her own secrets. Each tale captures authentic human experiences, often centered around working-class life, and uses lyrical language to evoke deep emotional resonance, making this collection both moving and thought-provoking. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject English poetry
Subject Stories in rhyme
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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