| Author |
Connell, Richard Edward, 1893-1949 |
| LoC No. |
73106272
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| Title |
Apes and Angels
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
A friend of Napoleon -- A reputation -- Son of a sloganeer -- The wronging of Edwin Dell -- The unfamiliar -- A house in the country -- Shoes -- The prince has the mumps -- The battle of Washington Square -- The last of the flatfeet -- The man who could imitate a bee.
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| Credits |
Al Haines, Cindy Beyer & the online Project Gutenberg team at https://www.pgdpcanada.net
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| Summary |
"Apes and Angels" by Richard Edward Connell is a collection of light tragedies written in the early 20th century. The stories delve into themes of love, friendship, and the complexities of human nature through whimsical narratives and colorful characters. The opening story, "A Friend of Napoleon," introduces readers to Papa Chibou, a night watchman at the Museum Pratoucy in Paris, who shares an unconventional friendship with a wax figure of Napoleon. At the start of "A Friend of Napoleon," we meet Papa Chibou, a cheerful and dedicated night watchman who treats the wax figures in the museum as friends. His conversations with them, particularly his friendship with the figure of Napoleon, highlight both the absurdity and poignancy of his lonely existence. As Papa Chibou observes the lives and loves of the museum visitors, he becomes deeply invested in the unfolding romance between an American girl and a young Frenchman, vowing to help them find happiness. However, as the museum faces closure and potential destruction of its exhibits, including Napoleon, Papa Chibou's loyalty to his wax companion drives him to desperate measures that culminate in action that puts him at odds with the law. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Short stories, American
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| Subject |
American fiction -- 20th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
65201 |
| Release Date |
Apr 30, 2021 |
| Most Recently Updated |
May 1, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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