
PREFACE
A TALE OF NEGATIVE GRAVITY
ASAPH
“HIS WIFE’S DECEASED SISTER”
THE LADY, OR THE TIGER?
THE REMARKABLE WRECK OF THE “THOMAS HYKE”
OLD PIPES AND THE DRYAD
THE TRANSFERRED GHOST
“THE PHILOSOPHY OF RELATIVE EXISTENCES”
A PIECE OF RED CALICO
This collection gathers a handful of the author’s most vivid short pieces, each chosen like a literary exam for its originality and charm. From a twilight hike in Italy that turns a gentle walk into a puzzling experiment with “negative gravity,” to a classic moral puzzle where a lover must decide between a lady and a tiger, the stories swing between playful speculation and quietly tense intrigue. A daring shipwreck that reshapes a familiar sea saga, a mischievous ghost that swaps bodies, and a sharply observed slice of life involving a bright red calico all showcase the writer’s talent for turning ordinary moments into extraordinary scenarios.
The prose feels both conversational and precise, inviting listeners to wander alongside curious characters while pondering larger questions about fate, choice, and the strange physics that sometimes govern our world. Whether you enjoy a clever dilemma, a touch of the supernatural, or a beautifully described landscape, these tales promise a rewarding journey for the ear.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (284K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Audrey Longhurst, Barbara Tozier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2008-05-21
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1834–1902
Best known for the deliciously unsettling ending of The Lady, or the Tiger?, this 19th-century American writer mixed humor, fantasy, and sharp storytelling in ways that still feel fresh. His work ranges from playful fairy tales to witty novels and short stories that love a clever twist.
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