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LoC No.: 15023111
Title: From the four winds
Original Publication: London: T. Fisher Unwin, 1897.
Note: Reading ease score: 75.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents: The running amok of Synge Sahib -- Dick Denver's idea -- Ashes -- Tally-ho, Budmash -- The Doldrums -- The capitulation of Jean Jacques -- The spirit of the Karroo -- A prairie oyster -- According to his lights -- The demi-gods.
Credits: Emmanuel Ackerman 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: "From the Four Winds" by John Sinjohn is a collection of stories written in the late 19th century. The opening tale introduces a group of characters gathered on a tropical verandah, where they share their experiences and observations, particularly focused on a man named Synge who is departing from their company. Themes of isolation, friendship, and an underlying sense of foreboding begin to emerge, hinting at deeper personal and social narratives. At the start of "The Running Amok of Synge Sahib," the atmosphere is one of camaraderie mixed with an unsettling undertone. The characters engage in lively banter about their surroundings, expressing both fondness and envy for the island life. However, as the night progresses, an anxious tension becomes apparent, particularly through the interactions between Hay, Synge, and Mrs. Hay. When Hay shares a disturbing story from his time in the Fijis, focusing on Synge's untold struggles with isolation and a violent episode involving a kriss, the mood shifts dramatically. This tale sets the stage for a profound exploration of madness, the impact of loneliness, and perhaps foreshadows impending tragedy. The character dynamics are revealed through their dialogues, underscoring the themes of friendship and the complexities of human experience in remote settings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Galsworthy, John, 1867-1933
EBook No.: 75539
Published: Mar 6, 2025
Downloads: 1400
Language: English
Subject: English fiction -- 19th century
Subject: Short stories, English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 15023111
Title: From the four winds
Original Publication: London: T. Fisher Unwin, 1897.
Note: Reading ease score: 75.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents: The running amok of Synge Sahib -- Dick Denver's idea -- Ashes -- Tally-ho, Budmash -- The Doldrums -- The capitulation of Jean Jacques -- The spirit of the Karroo -- A prairie oyster -- According to his lights -- The demi-gods.
Credits: Emmanuel Ackerman 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: "From the Four Winds" by John Sinjohn is a collection of stories written in the late 19th century. The opening tale introduces a group of characters gathered on a tropical verandah, where they share their experiences and observations, particularly focused on a man named Synge who is departing from their company. Themes of isolation, friendship, and an underlying sense of foreboding begin to emerge, hinting at deeper personal and social narratives. At the start of "The Running Amok of Synge Sahib," the atmosphere is one of camaraderie mixed with an unsettling undertone. The characters engage in lively banter about their surroundings, expressing both fondness and envy for the island life. However, as the night progresses, an anxious tension becomes apparent, particularly through the interactions between Hay, Synge, and Mrs. Hay. When Hay shares a disturbing story from his time in the Fijis, focusing on Synge's untold struggles with isolation and a violent episode involving a kriss, the mood shifts dramatically. This tale sets the stage for a profound exploration of madness, the impact of loneliness, and perhaps foreshadows impending tragedy. The character dynamics are revealed through their dialogues, underscoring the themes of friendship and the complexities of human experience in remote settings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Galsworthy, John, 1867-1933
EBook No.: 75539
Published: Mar 6, 2025
Downloads: 1400
Language: English
Subject: English fiction -- 19th century
Subject: Short stories, English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.