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Title: Nightmare on the nose
Original Publication: New York, NY: King-Size Publications, Inc., 1953.
Note: Reading ease score: 86.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Nightmare on the Nose" by Evelyn E. Smith is a fantasy short story written during the early 1950s. This imaginative tale explores the unusual concept of a talking horse, specifically a nightmare named Incubus, who becomes a racehorse. The story delves into themes of ambition, the racing world, and the blend of supernatural elements with everyday life, particularly focusing on the character of Phil Watson and his tumultuous relationship with luck and fortune. The plot follows Phil Watson, a gambler plagued by nightmares, who concocts a plan to turn his luck around by training Incubus, a talking horse that he dreams about. Initially, they navigate the challenges of her racing debut and the complications that arise when the horse becomes a competing celebrity. As they gain recognition and success, Incubus reveals her own desires and feelings, ultimately leading to a poignant farewell when she must return to where she truly belongs. The story takes a surprising twist with the birth of Incubus's offspring, raising questions about identity and the nature of reality. With its clever dialogue and unique premise, "Nightmare on the Nose" offers both humor and emotional depth as it explores the extraordinary in an otherwise mundane world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Smith, Evelyn E., 1922-2000
EBook No.: 72489
Published: Dec 23, 2023
Downloads: 70
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Fantasy fiction
Subject: Horse racing -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Nightmare on the nose
Original Publication: New York, NY: King-Size Publications, Inc., 1953.
Note: Reading ease score: 86.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Nightmare on the Nose" by Evelyn E. Smith is a fantasy short story written during the early 1950s. This imaginative tale explores the unusual concept of a talking horse, specifically a nightmare named Incubus, who becomes a racehorse. The story delves into themes of ambition, the racing world, and the blend of supernatural elements with everyday life, particularly focusing on the character of Phil Watson and his tumultuous relationship with luck and fortune. The plot follows Phil Watson, a gambler plagued by nightmares, who concocts a plan to turn his luck around by training Incubus, a talking horse that he dreams about. Initially, they navigate the challenges of her racing debut and the complications that arise when the horse becomes a competing celebrity. As they gain recognition and success, Incubus reveals her own desires and feelings, ultimately leading to a poignant farewell when she must return to where she truly belongs. The story takes a surprising twist with the birth of Incubus's offspring, raising questions about identity and the nature of reality. With its clever dialogue and unique premise, "Nightmare on the Nose" offers both humor and emotional depth as it explores the extraordinary in an otherwise mundane world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Smith, Evelyn E., 1922-2000
EBook No.: 72489
Published: Dec 23, 2023
Downloads: 70
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Fantasy fiction
Subject: Horse racing -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.