A Crooked Mile - Onions, Oliver
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"A Crooked Mile" by Oliver Onions is a novel written in the early 20th century, exploring themes of social class, generational differences, and the absurdities of modern life. The story opens with Lady Tasker, a seventy-year-old woman who becomes lost while navigating the London Underground on her way to visit acquaintances in Hampstead. As she wanders through unfamiliar areas, her encounters with a policeman and the eccentric Cosimo and Amory Pratt bring her into contact with a variety of characters, each highlighting the contrasts between her traditional values and the more modern world…mehr

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"A Crooked Mile" by Oliver Onions is a novel written in the early 20th century, exploring themes of social class, generational differences, and the absurdities of modern life. The story opens with Lady Tasker, a seventy-year-old woman who becomes lost while navigating the London Underground on her way to visit acquaintances in Hampstead. As she wanders through unfamiliar areas, her encounters with a policeman and the eccentric Cosimo and Amory Pratt bring her into contact with a variety of characters, each highlighting the contrasts between her traditional values and the more modern world around her. The novel begins with a whimsical, yet reflective tone as Lady Tasker, strong-willed and somewhat prickly, contemplates her disorientation and the sense of obligation driving her visit to the Pratts. Once she arrives at their home, she is confronted not only by the stark differences between her conventional mindset and the avant-garde artistic community of the Pratts but also by the mystery of "invisible" individuals, suggesting deeper societal reflections. The unfolding narrative immerses the reader in a vibrant world, where the interplay of characters and the nuances of social interactions offer both humor and critical observations on the complexities of life in the modern age.
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George Oliver Onions, known professionally as Oliver Onions, was an English writer born on November 13, 1873, in Bradford, United Kingdom. Onions is best remembered for his work in the supernatural genre, particularly his ghost stories. He achieved significant recognition for his collection Widdershins, which features tales of eerie occurresnces and psychological horror. Another of his most famous works is the novella The Beckoning Fair One, widely anthologized for its exploration of haunted spaces and the unsettling effects of isolation. Throughout his career, Onions wrote in a variety of genres, but his supernatural tales, with their atmospheric tension and psychological depth, left a lasting impression on the horror genre. In addition to his writing, Onions was also known for his involvement in the literary world and his collaboration with other authors. He was married to Berta Ruck in 1909, and the couple had two sons, Arthur Oliver and William Richard Oliver. Onions passed away on April 9, 1961, in Aberystwyth, United Kingdom, at the age of 87. His legacy endures, particularly through his contributions to ghost stories and the unsettling, gothic atmosphere he created in his works.