The Strange Adventures of Mr. Middleton - Curtis, Wardon Allan
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A collection of 15 fantasy short stories, similar to the "Arabian Nights", set in Chicago. Excerpt: The Manner in Which Mr. Edward Middleton Encounters the Emir Achmed Ben Daoud. It was a lowering and gloomy night in the early part of the present century. Mr. Edward Middleton, a gallant youth, who had but lately passed his twenty-third year, was faring northward along the southern part of that famous avenue of commerce, Clark Street, in the city of Chicago, wending his way toward the emporium of Mr. Marks Cohen. Suddenly the rain which the cloudy heaven had been promising for many hours, began…mehr

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A collection of 15 fantasy short stories, similar to the "Arabian Nights", set in Chicago. Excerpt: The Manner in Which Mr. Edward Middleton Encounters the Emir Achmed Ben Daoud. It was a lowering and gloomy night in the early part of the present century. Mr. Edward Middleton, a gallant youth, who had but lately passed his twenty-third year, was faring northward along the southern part of that famous avenue of commerce, Clark Street, in the city of Chicago, wending his way toward the emporium of Mr. Marks Cohen. Suddenly the rain which the cloudy heaven had been promising for many hours, began to descend in great scattered drops that presaged a heavy shower. Mr. Middleton hastened his steps. It was possible that if the dress-suit he wore, hired for the occasion of the wedding of his friend, Mr. Chauncey Stackelberg, should become imbued with moisture in the shower that now seemed imminent,...
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Wardon Allan Curtis remains a relatively obscure figure in the landscape of early 20th-century American literature. Primarily known for his work 'The Strange Adventures of Mr. Middleton' (1903), Curtis's contribution to the genre of humorous and fantastical tales is often overshadowed by his contemporaries. The novel blends satire with a whimsical narrative, showcasing Curtis's unique literary style characterized by a blend of humor and adventure, akin to the works of Mark Twain and P. G. Wodehouse. Although there is limited biographical information available on Curtis, his penchant for creating amusing escapades set against the backdrop of Edwardian society is evident through his narration and character development in 'The Strange Adventures of Mr. Middleton.' His storytelling has been described as having a light-hearted and surreal approach, delighting readers with the unexpected twists that befell his genteel protagonist. Curtis's literary work is a testament to the diverse array of novelistic forms that were burgeoning at the turn of the century, embodying the playful and sometimes absurd sensibilities that would eventually become more prominent in American literature. Despite the scarcity of details about his life and potential other works, 'The Strange Adventures of Mr. Middleton' remains a cult classic for those who enjoy a blend of comedy and supernatural situations in their reading.