Project Gutenberg 2008-01-17 Public domain in the USA. 670 Wharton, Edith 1862 1937 Wharton, Edith Newbold Jones Olivieri, David Kerfol 1916 Produced by David Widger "Kerfol" by Edith Wharton is a short story written in the early 20th century. This tale melds elements of gothic fiction and psychological drama, exploring themes of love, loneliness, and the supernatural. Set in a desolate, atmospheric mansion in Brittany, the story delves into the haunting legacy of past tragedies and the complexities of human relationships. The narrative follows an unnamed narrator who visits the eerie estate of Kerfol, intrigued by its desolate beauty and dark history. He learns about the tragic tale of Anne de Cornault, who marries the strict lord of Kerfol, Yves de Cornault. Their marriage becomes suffocating, as Anne's husband controls her every move, leading to her loneliness exacerbated by a series of tragic events involving their beloved dogs. Following the mysterious death of Yves, Anne becomes embroiled in a courtroom drama where her sanity is questioned, as she claims that ghostly dogs were present during the murder. Ultimately, the story hints at themes of isolation and the haunting echoes of the past, leaving readers with a chilling reflection on the nature of love and loyalty. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Short stories Dogs -- Fiction Ghost stories PS Text Animals-Domestic Category: Short Stories Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery Category: American Literature 84504 2025-08-10T07:04:40.305276 text/html 82847 2021-02-24T22:38:43 text/html 87463 2025-08-10T07:04:44.098223 application/epub+zip 86212 2025-08-10T07:04:41.893223 application/epub+zip 86211 2025-08-10T07:04:40.850241 application/epub+zip 143660 2025-08-10T07:04:45.787213 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 134533 2025-08-10T07:04:43.525220 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 118373 2022-09-11T09:34:47.468207 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 71057 2025-08-10T07:04:40.051295 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 71016 2016-10-03T14:49:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 70306 2008-01-17T06:41:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 70297 2008-01-17T06:41:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22994 2025-08-10T07:04:45.906200 application/rdf+xml 7650 2025-08-10T07:04:41.332212 image/jpeg 2059 2025-08-10T07:04:41.090250 image/jpeg 27515 2016-10-03T14:50:56 application/octet-stream application/zip 27401 2008-01-17T06:41:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 29413 2021-02-24T22:38:45 application/octet-stream application/zip 27378 2008-01-17T06:41:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 83794 2025-08-10T07:04:40.314216 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia fr.wikipedia