Windmills: A book of fables by Gilbert Cannan
"Windmills: A Book of Fables" by Gilbert Cannan is a collection of satirical fiction written in the early 20th century. This work unfolds through a series of fables, examining themes of war, society, and love, likely influenced by the historical context of World War I. The narrative begins with the story of George Samways, a man living on an isolated island who, after a series of encounters with visitors—a bishop and awoman named Arabella—finds himself embroiled in a grander tale of love and war that transcends his solitary existence. The opening of the book introduces George Samways, who experiences unease about the state of his island and ventures to observe a higher peak, discovering a desolate, churning sea surrounding his territory. As he grapples with existential realizations, he meets a Bishop who provides him with biblical teachings alongside Arabella, a woman of enchanting beauty. The interplay between these characters sets the stage for an exploration of complex human relationships against the backdrop of impending societal changes and upheaval. Through George's perspective, the reader is invited to reflect on deep philosophical questions regarding love, identity, and the futility of war, setting a tone that balances levity with poignant commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Cannan, Gilbert, 1884-1955 |
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| LoC No. | 20017654 |
| Title | Windmills: A book of fables |
| Original Publication | United States: B. W. Huebsch,1920. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Tim Lindell, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Satire |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 68479 |
| Release Date | Jul 9, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 87 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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