The Moon Endureth: Tales and Fancies by John Buchan
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| Author | Buchan, John, 1875-1940 |
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| Title | The Moon Endureth: Tales and Fancies |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Moon_Endureth |
| Contents | From the Pentlands looking north and south -- The company of the Marjolaine, Avignon, 1759 -- A lucid interval -- The shorter catechism -- The Lemnian, Atta's song -- Space, Stocks and stones -- Streams of water in the south --The gipsy's song to the Lady Cassilis -- The grove of Ashtaroth, Wood magic -- The riding of Ninemileburn -- Plain folk -- The kings of Orion. Babylon -- The rime of true Thomas. |
| Summary | "The Moon Endureth: Tales and Fancies" by John Buchan is a collection of narratives that likely emerged during the early 20th century. This work appears to weave together elements of travel, romance, and historical reflection, exploring the intricacies of human experience as seen through the lens of bygone eras and characters. The initial chapters suggest a rich tapestry of themes, including encounters with nobility, reflections on nature, and explorations of personal quests. The beginning of the collection introduces readers to various thematic threads, starting with an evocative poem that sets a vivid scene of dawn in the Scottish countryside. This is followed by the narrative of Sir Charles Hervey-Townshend, who embarks on a journey through the Italian Alps, expressing fascination with the landscapes and the promise of adventure. Upon reaching a small town, Santa Chiara, he encounters a mysterious noblewoman, Madame d'Albani, and her ailing father, the Count d'Albani, who is revealed to be a potential heir to the British throne. The opening establishes a backdrop of political intrigue, personal connections, and a quest for identity, setting the stage for deeper explorations of fate and history intertwined with the human story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Poetry |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Fantasy fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 715 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 1996 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 1, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 133 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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