The Safety Curtain, and Other Stories by Ethel M. Dell
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"The Safety Curtain and Other Stories" by Ethel M. Dell is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The book notably begins with a dramatic tale involving a fire during a performance, ultimately centering around the rescue of a dancer known as the Dragon-Fly by a determined man named Merryon, a major in the Indian Army. This initial story unfolds with themes of courage and desperation, laying the
groundwork for explorations of human emotions and relationships. The opening of the collection features a suspense-filled scene where the audience is captivated by an enchanting dancer just before chaos erupts due to a fire. The figure of Merryon emerges as a heroic character when he leaps into action to save the Dragon-Fly, showcasing his iron resolve. Their intense interaction during this crisis reveals layers of vulnerability, fear, and determination as they both confront the immediate life-threatening situation and their own emotional struggles. As the narrative progresses, it hints at deeper themes regarding life, suffering, and the ties that bind individuals together amidst adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Dell, Ethel M. (Ethel May), 1881-1939 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Keller, Arthur Ignatius, 1866-1924 |
| Title | The Safety Curtain, and Other Stories |
| Contents | The safety curtain -- The experiment -- Those who wait -- The eleventh hour -- The place of honour. |
| Credits |
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Paul Ereaut and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 85.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 16651 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-16651-3 |
| Release Date | Sep 4, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 554 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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