The Scarecrow, and Other Stories: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Scarecrow, and Other Stories is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Wormser, G. Ranger (Gwendolyn Ranger) (1893–1953).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Scarecrow and Other Stories" by G. Ranger Wormser is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. This anthology presents a diverse range of narratives that delve into the human experience, exploring themes of fear, yearning, and the uncanny. The opening story, "The Scarecrow," introduces us to Benny, a young boy living with his mother on a quiet farm, where a seemingly innocuous scarecrow becomes a focal point of both intrigue and dread. At the start of the collection, we are introduced to the anxious relationship between a boy named Benny and his mother. As they engage in conversation amidst the backdrop of their rustic farm, Benny expresses an unsettling fascination with the scarecrow dressed in his grandfather's military uniform standing in the cornfield. The dialogue between them reveals Benny's growing fear of the scarecrow, believing that it may beckon to him. His mother, while trying to reassure him, becomes enveloped in her own fears. The tension builds as the scarecrow takes on a life of its own under the moonlight, culminating in the ominous suggestion that Benny feels an inexplicable connection to it. This eerie opening sets the tone for the collection, suggesting that ordinary life can harbor extraordinary fears and desires.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Scarecrow, and Other Stories
- Author credits: Wormser, G. Ranger (Gwendolyn Ranger) (1893–1953)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Ghost stories
- Short stories, American
- Supernatural -- Fiction
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- Category: Short Stories
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