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Title: Stories of Tragedy

Series Title: Little Classics, Volume 3 (of 18)

Note: Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Contents: The murders in the Rue Morgue / Edgar Allan Poe -- The Lauson tragedy / J. W. DeForest -- The iron shroud / William Mudford -- The bell-tower / Herman Melville -- The Kathayan slave / Emily C. Judson -- The story of La Roche / Henry Mackenzie -- The vision of sudden death / Thomas De Quincey.

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Summary: "Stories of Tragedy" by Rossiter Johnson is a collection of classic literary tales written in the late 19th century. The anthology features significant contributions from renowned authors, including Edgar Allan Poe and Herman Melville, highlighting stories that delve into dark and tragic themes. This collection provides readers with a rich exploration of human experiences intertwined with elements of mystery and horror, making it particularly appealing for those drawn to serious and reflective narratives. The opening of the collection introduces one of its standout stories, "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" by Edgar Allan Poe. It sets a haunting atmosphere and presents the character Monsieur C. Auguste Dupin, who possesses extraordinary analytical skills. Introduced through his encounters in Paris, Dupin's keen intellect is showcased as he contemplates the nature of analysis itself in the face of societal norms. The tale unfolds with a gruesome double murder that leaves the Parisian police baffled, creating a perplexing mystery that bodes well for Dupin's investigative prowess. As Dupin navigates through the chilling details, it becomes clear that readers can expect a thrilling ride filled with complex characters and a compelling, albeit dark, storyline. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Editor: Johnson, Rossiter, 1840-1931

EBook No.: 61003

Published: Dec 22, 2019

Downloads: 88

Language: English

Subject: Fiction

Subject: Short stories

Subject: Literature -- Collections

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:61003:2 2019-12-22T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Johnson, Rossiter en 1
2024-11-08T14:01:04Z Stories of Tragedy

This edition has images.

Title: Stories of Tragedy

Series Title: Little Classics, Volume 3 (of 18)

Note: Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Contents: The murders in the Rue Morgue / Edgar Allan Poe -- The Lauson tragedy / J. W. DeForest -- The iron shroud / William Mudford -- The bell-tower / Herman Melville -- The Kathayan slave / Emily C. Judson -- The story of La Roche / Henry Mackenzie -- The vision of sudden death / Thomas De Quincey.

Credits: Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Stories of Tragedy" by Rossiter Johnson is a collection of classic literary tales written in the late 19th century. The anthology features significant contributions from renowned authors, including Edgar Allan Poe and Herman Melville, highlighting stories that delve into dark and tragic themes. This collection provides readers with a rich exploration of human experiences intertwined with elements of mystery and horror, making it particularly appealing for those drawn to serious and reflective narratives. The opening of the collection introduces one of its standout stories, "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" by Edgar Allan Poe. It sets a haunting atmosphere and presents the character Monsieur C. Auguste Dupin, who possesses extraordinary analytical skills. Introduced through his encounters in Paris, Dupin's keen intellect is showcased as he contemplates the nature of analysis itself in the face of societal norms. The tale unfolds with a gruesome double murder that leaves the Parisian police baffled, creating a perplexing mystery that bodes well for Dupin's investigative prowess. As Dupin navigates through the chilling details, it becomes clear that readers can expect a thrilling ride filled with complex characters and a compelling, albeit dark, storyline. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Editor: Johnson, Rossiter, 1840-1931

EBook No.: 61003

Published: Dec 22, 2019

Downloads: 88

Language: English

Subject: Fiction

Subject: Short stories

Subject: Literature -- Collections

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:61003:3 2019-12-22T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Johnson, Rossiter en 1