| Author |
Wells, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946 |
| Title |
The Door in the Wall, and Other Stories
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
The door in the wall -- The star -- A dream of Armageddon -- The cone -- A moonlight fable -- The diamond maker -- The Lord of the Dynamos -- The Country of the Blind.
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| Credits |
Judith Boss
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| Summary |
"The Door in the Wall, and Other Stories" by H. G. Wells is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century. The opening story, "The Door in the Wall," introduces Lionel Wallace, a man who recounts a fantastical memory from his childhood about a door that leads to an enchanted garden. This memory serves as the focal point of his life, symbolizing the deep longings and regrets that haunt him as he struggles with the weight of adult responsibilities. At the start of the story, a narrator listens to Wallace as he reflects on a peculiar garden he discovered as a child, filled with beauty and companionship. Wallace describes his initial encounter with the door and the vibrant world it led him to, contrasting it with the mundane realities of his life. Despite his success in adulthood, he grapples with a profound sense of loss and regret for having abandoned that fantastical realm in pursuit of a conventional life. The narrative delves into themes of memory, longing, and the sacrifices made in the name of duty, leaving readers to ponder the impact of choices and the nature of true happiness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Short stories
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| Subject |
Science fiction, English
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| Subject |
Fantasy fiction, English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
456 |
| Release Date |
Mar 1, 1996 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Apr 12, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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