Publisher's Synopsis
Half Told Tales is a collection of short stories by the American author Henry Van Dyke. The book features a variety of tales, including stories of love, adventure, and mystery. Some of the stories are set in exotic locations, such as the Middle East and Europe, while others take place in more familiar settings. The characters in the stories are diverse, ranging from young lovers to seasoned travelers to wise old men. Throughout the book, Van Dyke employs his signature style of writing, which is both poetic and philosophical. The stories are filled with vivid descriptions of nature and landscapes, as well as reflections on the human condition. Overall, Half Told Tales is a timeless collection of stories that will captivate readers with its beauty and depth.1917. A collection of short tales by Van Dyke, the American clergyman, diplomat, educator, and author. Contents: A Tale of Travel; Tale of the Two Runners; Tale of the Cursing of Capital; Tale of the Jewels; Tale of a Habitation Forfeited; A Parable of Wedlock; Tale of Learning by Experience; Tale of the Embankment; Tale of the Two Wolves; The Jericho Road; Tale of the Hitching-Post; Tale of the Only Infallible Soap; A Man Praying; Tale of the Shaky Bridge; Tale of the Prisoner; Tale of the Philosophic Husband; A Tale of Peace; A Tale of Man and the Machine; A Tale of Friends; The Key of the Tower; The King's Jewel; The Ripening of the Fruit; An Old Game; A Change of Air; Beggars Under the Bush; Stronghold; The Return of the Charm; In the Odor of Sanctity; The Primitive and His Sandals; and The Hero and Tin Soldiers. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
