The willow weaver, and seven other tales by Michael Wood
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| Author | Wood, Michael |
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| Title | The willow weaver, and seven other tales |
| Original Publication | United States: E. P. Dutton & Co., 1916. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | The willow weaver -- The bending of the twig -- The mystery of the son of man -- the excellent versatility of the minor poet -- "The tree of beauty" -- Forty-eight hours -- The breath upon the slain -- The glamour-land. |
| Credits | Carol Brown, Aaron Adrignola, Gísli Valgeirsson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "The Willow Weaver and Seven Other Tales" by Michael Wood is a collection of short stories written during the early 20th century. This work likely delves into themes such as morality, human experience, and the mystical aspects of life, drawing on rich character studies and profound narrative moments. The title story features Ralph Campion, a young man grappling with his own moral failures, and introduces characters that navigate the complexities of sin, redemption, and understanding. The opening of the collection introduces readers to Ralph Campion, who is given a stark ultimatum by his employer to vanish within twenty-four hours due to his wrongdoing. Struggling with the shame of his actions and the implications for his mother, who lives in sorrowful hope for her son’s good name, Campion contemplates the weight of his choices. This turmoil prompts him to encounter the titular Willow Weaver, an enigmatic woman who weaves baskets from willow twigs. Their interaction not only reflects Ralph's internal conflict but also introduces mystical elements that challenge him to reconsider his path and confront his existence beyond mere consequence. The beginning sets a serious tone, underlining themes of despair, personal accountability, and the search for meaning amidst sorrow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Mysticism -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 72241 |
| Release Date | Nov 27, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 54 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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