Adam & Eve & Pinch Me by A. E. Coppard
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| Author | Coppard, A. E. (Alfred Edgar), 1878-1957 |
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| LoC No. | 24027983 |
| Title | Adam & Eve & Pinch Me |
| Alternate Title | Adam and Eve and Pinch Me |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | Marching to Zion -- Dusky Ruth -- Weep not my wanton -- Piffingcap -- The King of the World -- Adam and Eve and pinch me -- The princess of kingdom gone -- Communion -- The quiet woman -- The trumpeters -- The angel and the sweep -- Arabesque -- Felix Tincler -- The elixir of youth -- The cherry tree -- Clorinda walks in heaven -- Craven arms -- Cotton -- A broadsheet ballad -- Pomona's babe -- The hurly-burly. |
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| Summary | "Adam & Eve & Pinch Me" by A. E. Coppard is a collection of whimsical and imaginative tales written in the early 20th century. The stories often blend elements of the fantastical with poignant reflections on life, providing a unique narrative experience. Set against various backgrounds, the narratives showcase eccentric characters who navigate through curious adventures—many appear to grapple with existential themes and the human condition. The opening of this collection introduces a character named Michael Fionnguisa, who embarks on an intriguing journey filled with encounters that highlight the absurdities of life and the complexities of human nature. As he walks through a picturesque landscape, he meets different colorful individuals, including a comically rotund man named Monk, whose philosophy on life juxtaposes sharply with Michael’s introspection. The dialogue is rich with humor and poetic language, framing their discoveries and interactions in a surreal yet meaningful way. This opening segment sets the tone for the deeper explorations of love, existence, and the peculiarities of humanity that unfold in the tales that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Short stories, English |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 60792 |
| Release Date | Nov 26, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 90 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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