The Strand Magazine, Vol. 01, No. 06, June 1891 by Various
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About this eBook
| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Editor | Newnes, George, 1851-1910 |
| Title |
The Strand Magazine, Vol. 01, No. 06, June 1891
An Illustrated Monthly |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Richard Tonsing, Dianna Adair, Jonathan Ingram
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "The Strand Magazine, Vol. 01, No. 06, June 1891" by Various is a periodical publication featuring a collection of short stories, essays, and illustrations, likely written during the late 19th century. This particular issue includes narratives and themes from a variety of authors and topics, reflecting the interests and literary styles of that era. The magazine is known for its engaging storytelling and character-driven tales, one of which begins with a dark historical account related to the Spanish Inquisition. The opening of this issue presents "A Torture by Hope," a tale from the French writer Villiers de l'Isle-Adam, focusing on Rabbi Aser Abarbanel, a Jew enduring torment in a dungeon at the hands of the Grand Inquisitor, Pedro Arbuez d'Espila. The story explores themes of faith, hope, and despair as the Rabbi clings to the flicker of hope for freedom amid suffering, revealing his resilience in the face of relentless torture. As he struggles with the prospect of execution, an unexpected chance of escape arises, only to be met with a deeply disheartening twist that blurs the lines between hope and cruelty, emphasizing the tragic irony of his situation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| Subject | Short stories, English -- Periodicals |
| Subject | English literature -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 46596 |
| Release Date | Aug 16, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 133 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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