Publisher's Synopsis
The Lady Or The Tiger And Other Stories is a collection of short stories written by Frank R. Stockton. The book features the famous title story, which is a tale of love, jealousy, and the ultimate test of loyalty. The story centers around a king who punishes his daughter's lover by forcing him to choose between two doors. Behind one door is a beautiful lady who he will marry, and behind the other door is a fierce tiger who will kill him. The twist ending leaves the reader to ponder the fate of the lover.The other stories in the collection are equally entertaining and thought-provoking. ""The Transferred Ghost"" tells the story of a man who accidentally transfers his ghost to another person's body, leading to humorous and unexpected consequences. ""The Griffin and the Minor Canon"" is a tale of a mythical creature that terrorizes a small town, but ultimately proves to be more than meets the eye.Overall, The Lady Or The Tiger And Other Stories is a captivating collection of stories that explore themes of love, loyalty, and the unexpected. Stockton's writing is witty and engaging, making this book a must-read for anyone who enjoys a good short story.1887. Thonias Hewlings Stockton, clergyman, wrote fantastic tales for children under the pen name Frank R. Stockton. He also wrote books for adults. Among his amusing books for children Rudder Grange is the best known. The Lady and the Tiger is one of his most popular works. Contents: The Lady, or the Tiger?; The Transferred Ghost; The Spectral Mortgage; Our Archery Club; That Same Old �������Coon; His Wife�������s Deceased Sister; Our Story; Mr. Tolman; On the Training of Parents; Our Fire-Screen; A Piece of Red Calico; and Every Man His Own Letter-Writer. 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.
