Welsh Rarebit Tales by Harle Oren Cummins
"Welsh Rarebit Tales" by Harle Oren Cummins is a collection of imaginative and surreal short stories written in the early 20th century. The narratives are likely derived from a playful and experimental writing endeavor among members of a literary club, blending humor with the bizarre. The introductory sections hint at a whimsical tone as characters grapple with peculiar and often unsettling situations involving philosophical experimentation and fantastical encounters. The opening of "Welsh
Rarebit Tales" features a preface where the author humorously recounts how he and fellow club members indulged in a lavish meal before sharing tales that emerged from their culinary adventure—an experience meant to invoke caution against excessive dining. The first story centers on Professor Aloysius Holbrok, a scientist captivated by the ambition to create life. His alarming experiments culminate in a chilling revelation when he successfully animates a chemical construct, only for it to tragically combust, after which the professor descends into madness. This blend of science fiction and horror sets the stage for a collection that promises thought-provoking and surreal experiences, defining its unique narrative voice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Cummins, Harle Oren, 1859-1931 |
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| Illustrator | Owen, Robert Emmett, 1878-1957 |
| LoC No. | 08010614 |
| Title | Welsh Rarebit Tales |
| Contents | The man who made a man -- In the lower passage -- The fool and his joke -- The man and the beast -- At the end of the road -- The space annihalator -- A question of honor -- The wine of Pantinelli -- The strangest freak -- The false prophet -- A study in psychology -- The painted lady and the boy -- The palace of sin -- The man who was not afraid -- The story the doctor told. |
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Produced by Tim Lindell, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction, American |
| Subject | Short stories, American |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 60294 |
| Release Date | Sep 14, 2019 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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