The Strand Magazine, Vol. 05, Issue 26, February 1893 by Various
"The Strand Magazine, Vol. 05, Issue 26, February 1893" by Various is a periodical publication containing a diverse collection of stories and articles typical of late 19th century literary magazines. This particular issue showcases a mixture of fiction, illustrations, and essays aimed at entertaining and informing its readership of the time. The most prominent narrative within this issue seems to be "A Wedding Gift," which centers around themes of love, betrayal, andadventure as the protagonist grapples with the consequences of her choices regarding two competing suitors. The opening portion of "A Wedding Gift" introduces Minnie, a young woman caught in a tumultuous situation involving her childhood admirer, Kenneth Moore, and her newfound love, Phillip Rutley. After reluctantly promising her hand to Kenneth, she unexpectedly falls deeply for Phillip, who becomes injured after an accident with his hot air balloon. This accident leads to his presence at Minnie's home, where a forbidden love blossoms amidst the chaos. The tension escalates dramatically when Kenneth's obsession with Minnie leads to a wild confrontation in the skies, raising questions of love, loyalty, and survival as the story unfolds. The mix of emotional conflict and thrilling adventure sets the stage for a captivating tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Editor | Newnes, George, 1851-1910 |
| Title | The Strand Magazine, Vol. 05, Issue 26, February 1893 An Illustrated Monthly |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Victorian/Edwardian Pictorial Magazines, Jonathan Ingram, Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| Subject | Short stories, English -- Periodicals |
| Subject | English literature -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 30105 |
| Release Date | Sep 27, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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