30 Strange Stories by H. G. Wells
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| Author | Wells, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946 |
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| Title | Thirty Strange Stories |
| Title | 30 Strange Stories |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents | The strange orchid -- Æpyornis Island -- The Plattner story -- The argonauts of the air -- The story of the late Mr. Elvesham -- The stolen bacillus -- The red room -- A moth (genus unknown) -- In the abyss -- Under the knife -- The reconciliation -- A slip under the microscope -- In the Avu observatory -- The triumphs of a taxidermist -- A deal in ostriches -- The Rajah's treasure -- The story of Davidson's eyes -- The cone -- The purple pileus -- A catastrophe -- Le mari terrible -- The apple -- The sad story of a dramatic critic -- The jilting of Jane -- The lost inheritance -- Pollock and the Porroh man -- The sea raiders -- In the modern vein -- The Lord of the Dynamos -- The treasure in the forest. |
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| Summary | "Thirty Strange Stories" by H. G. Wells is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The anthology showcases Wells's talent for weaving imaginative tales that explore various aspects of human experience through a fantastical lens. The stories feature a range of characters, such as the shy orchid enthusiast Winter-Wedderburn from "The Strange Orchid," who finds himself in a bizarre and potentially perilous situation. The opening of "Thirty Strange Stories" introduces us to Winter-Wedderburn, a lonely man who is passionate about orchids and enjoys attending plant sales in hopes of finding something rare and remarkable. After purchasing an unidentified orchid that had been collected under tragic circumstances, he becomes increasingly captivated by its peculiar growth, which seems to hold a promise of wonder. However, as he tends to his new acquisition, unsettling hints suggest that this orchid may not be as benign as it appears, culminating in a chilling event that forces his housekeeper to rescue him from the strange plant's grasp. This opening sets the stage for themes of curiosity, danger, and the unknown throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Science fiction, English |
| Subject | Fantasy fiction, English |
| Subject | Short stories, English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 59774 |
| Release Date | Jun 17, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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