On the Lightship by Herman Knickerbocker Vielé
"On the Lightship" by Herman Knickerbocker Vielé is a collection of stories written in the early 20th century. This narrative takes place aboard a lightship and showcases a series of interconnected tales, where characters from diverse backgrounds come together to share their stories. The introduction hints at a whimsical style, filled with fantasy and humor, suggesting a delightful read for lovers of imaginative fiction. The opening of the work sets the stagewith an introduction by Thomas A. Janvier that reflects on the author's intentions, indicating that Vielé envisioned framing the collection within a whimsical story of how the characters found themselves on the lightship. We glimpse a scene where guests at a garden party are engaged in light banter about a charming young woman, Mabel Dunbar, who effortlessly captivates the attention of two male suitors. The introduction of the first story, "The Story of Ignatius, the Almoner," establishes a playful tone, as characters discuss literature and a tale about a monk amid a backdrop of light-hearted social interactions. The vibrant dialogue and engaging character dynamics promise a charming exploration of human folly and creativity against a fantastical maritime setting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Vielé, Herman Knickerbocker, 1856-1908 |
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| Title | On the Lightship |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | The story of Ignatius, the almoner -- The dead man's chest -- The Carhart mystery -- The monstrosity -- The priestess of Amen Ra -- The girl from Mercury -- The unexpected letter -- The money meter -- The guest of honor --The man without a pension. |
| Credits | Produced by Robert Cicconetti, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 40648 |
| Release Date | Sep 2, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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