The Strand Magazine, Vol. 05, Issue 30, June 1893 by Various
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About this eBook
| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Editor | Newnes, George, 1851-1910 |
| Title |
The Strand Magazine, Vol. 05, Issue 30, June 1893 An Illustrated Monthly |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Victorian/Edwardian Pictorial Magazines, Jonathan Ingram, Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. |
| Summary | "The Strand Magazine, Vol. 05, Issue 30, June 1893" by Various is a collection of illustrated literary pieces written during the late 19th century. This issue features a variety of stories, including works of fiction, essays, and illustrations that reflect the culture and interests of the Victorian and Edwardian eras, showcasing a blend of entertainment and artistic expression. The opening of the magazine introduces "Pierre and Baptiste," a narrative by Beckles Willson about two hardworking mechanics driven to burglary due to their dire financial circumstances. Set against the backdrop of their struggling lives, the story unfolds as they attempt to break into a safe, only to find themselves in a moral quandary when they discover a trapped book-keeper inside. As tension builds, their potential for villainy clashes with the unexpected opportunity to save a life, setting the stage for an intriguing exploration of human nature under duress. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| Subject | Short stories, English -- Periodicals |
| Subject | English literature -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 24188 |
| Release Date | Jan 7, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 88 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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