This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 45047086
Title: Clorinda Walks in Heaven
Note: Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents: The hurly-burly -- Clorinda walks in heaven -- The cherry tree -- The elixir of youth -- Felix Tincler -- Craven arms -- A broadsheet ballad -- Cotton -- Pomona's babe.
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Produced by Carlos Colón, the California Digital Library
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
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(This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive/American
Libraries.)
Summary: "Clorinda Walks in Heaven" by A. E. Coppard is a collection of short stories likely written in the early 20th century. The tales explore themes of life, death, and the nature of existence, with characters that embody various aspects of human experience. The narratives promise a blend of whimsy and reflection, suggesting that the author delves into profound human emotions and philosophical questions through captivating storytelling. The opening of the book introduces Clorinda Smith, who is preoccupied with the notion of how she'd like to die, humorously insisting she would prefer a dry day over a rainy one. Despite the chaotic circumstances surrounding her demise, Clorinda's spirit seems undeterred as she unlocks the potential of her life and moves into a new realm. The subsequent passage paints a vivid picture of her journey through an ethereal landscape where she encounters visions of her past lives, signifying a complex exploration of identity, memory, and the continuation of self beyond death. This opening sets a whimsical yet reflective tone for the stories that follow, inviting the reader into a rich tapestry of imaginative tales. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Coppard, A. E. (Alfred Edgar), 1878-1957
EBook No.: 62385
Published: Jun 12, 2020
Downloads: 38
Language: English
Subject: Short stories, English
Subject: English fiction -- 20th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 45047086
Title: Clorinda Walks in Heaven
Note: Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents: The hurly-burly -- Clorinda walks in heaven -- The cherry tree -- The elixir of youth -- Felix Tincler -- Craven arms -- A broadsheet ballad -- Cotton -- Pomona's babe.
Credits:
Produced by Carlos Colón, the California Digital Library
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
https:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive/American
Libraries.)
Summary: "Clorinda Walks in Heaven" by A. E. Coppard is a collection of short stories likely written in the early 20th century. The tales explore themes of life, death, and the nature of existence, with characters that embody various aspects of human experience. The narratives promise a blend of whimsy and reflection, suggesting that the author delves into profound human emotions and philosophical questions through captivating storytelling. The opening of the book introduces Clorinda Smith, who is preoccupied with the notion of how she'd like to die, humorously insisting she would prefer a dry day over a rainy one. Despite the chaotic circumstances surrounding her demise, Clorinda's spirit seems undeterred as she unlocks the potential of her life and moves into a new realm. The subsequent passage paints a vivid picture of her journey through an ethereal landscape where she encounters visions of her past lives, signifying a complex exploration of identity, memory, and the continuation of self beyond death. This opening sets a whimsical yet reflective tone for the stories that follow, inviting the reader into a rich tapestry of imaginative tales. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Coppard, A. E. (Alfred Edgar), 1878-1957
EBook No.: 62385
Published: Jun 12, 2020
Downloads: 38
Language: English
Subject: Short stories, English
Subject: English fiction -- 20th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.