| Author |
Stamm, Claus |
| Title |
The marrying monster
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| Original Publication |
United States: Great American Publications, Inc., 1960.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 84.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Marrying Monster" by Claus Stamm is a whimsical short story that was likely written in the mid-20th century. This primarily humorous tale intertwines elements of fantasy and folklore as it explores themes of marriage and societal expectations. The narrative centers around Goro, a cooper who, lamenting the loss of his deceased wife, finds himself married to a strange and gluttonous creature from the mountains called a yamam'ba. The story follows Goro's comedic misadventures after he unknowingly marries the monstrous yamam'ba, who possesses an insatiable appetite and an unusual means of consuming food. As Goro grapples with the realities of his unconventional marriage, he discovers his new wife's peculiarities, eventually leading to a humorous confrontation. The burgeoning chaos culminates in Goro's escape, as he cleverly evades being eaten by the yamam'ba. Ultimately, this tale cleverly juxtaposes humor with deeper themes about companionship and the nature of love, leaving readers chuckling at Goro’s misfortune and the bizarre nature of his 'marriage.' (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Science fiction
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| Subject |
Short stories
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| Subject |
Horror tales
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| Subject |
Spouses -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70145 |
| Release Date |
Feb 26, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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