Tales of the Wild and the Wonderful [1867]: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Tales of the Wild and the Wonderful [1867]: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Tales of the Wild and the Wonderful [1867] is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Dods, Mary Diana (?–1829). The listed translation credits are Utterson, Sarah Elizabeth (1781–1851).
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"Tales of the Wild and the Wonderful" by Mary Diana Dods is a collection of whimsical and fanciful stories written during the mid-19th century. The tales are steeped in fairy-tale elements, featuring themes of magical creatures, prophecies, and the complexities of human emotions and relationships, often with a dark twist. The opening story introduces the character of Ruth Tudor, who grapples with a foreboding prophecy about her fate. The beginning of the work sets the stage in a rural Welsh village, focusing on the mysterious figure of Rhys Meredith, a man with the ability to predict the future. As he asserts his influence through ominous predictions, he becomes both a source of fear and intrigue among the villagers. The narrative quickly pivots to Ruth, a beautiful and proud maiden who becomes entangled in a psychological battle with Rhys when he foretells that she is destined to commit a murder. Her struggle against this dark prophecy, which becomes intertwined with her destiny and relationships, unfolds against a backdrop of ominous fate and the powerful bond between love and fear. Themes of isolation, societal judgment, and self-fulfilling prophecies are woven throughout the beginning, setting a haunting tone for the tales to follow.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Tales of the Wild and the Wonderful [1867]
- Author credits: Dods, Mary Diana (?–1829)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Utterson, Sarah Elizabeth (1781–1851)
Catalogue subjects
- Adventure stories
- Fiction
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- Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore
- Category: Short Stories
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