Project Gutenberg 1996-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 326 Stockton, Frank R. 1834 1902 Stockton, Francis Richard Stockton, Frank Richard The Magic Egg, and Other Stories The magic egg -- His wife's deceased sister -- The widow's cruise -- Captain Eli's best ear -- Love before breakfast -- The staying power of Sir Rohan -- A piece of red calico -- The Christmas wreck -- My well and what came out of it -- Mr. Tolman -- My unwilling neighbor -- Our archery club. "The Magic Egg, and Other Stories" by Frank R. Stockton is a collection of short stories likely written during the late 19th century. The stories delve into themes of wonder, adventure, and human nature, often woven through fantastical elements and engaging narratives. The story begins with Herbert Loring, a young man gathering friends for a theatrical exhibition where he showcases magical acts, including a fascinating display involving a magic egg that seemingly brings a chick to life. At the start of "The Magic Egg," Loring is set to entertain a select audience at a private club theatre. He begins with a display of colorful fireworks, which captivates the audience, though his true intent is revealed with the magic egg. He hypnotizes the entire audience without their knowledge, leading them to believe in the reality of the magical performance. This opening sets the stage for a deeper exploration of themes like perception, reality, and the dynamics of illusion, particularly as Edith Starr, Loring’s betrothed, discovers the truth behind the spectacle and challenges Loring’s manipulation of reality. As the curtain falls on this initial act, readers are left to ponder the moral implications of Loring's experiment and the nature of belief itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 86.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Short stories United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction PS Text Category: Short Stories Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy 478299 2025-08-01T05:25:12.252007 text/html 472659 2021-01-01T07:45:50 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 165811 2021-01-01T07:45:51 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 246474 2025-08-01T05:25:20.446975 application/epub+zip 252788 2025-08-01T05:25:15.400997 application/epub+zip 237883 2025-08-01T05:25:14.079983 application/epub+zip 442942 2025-08-01T05:25:24.053442 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 427465 2025-08-01T05:25:19.616963 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 402885 2022-09-01T05:49:17.017623 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 449317 2025-08-01T05:25:11.269005 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 449104 2021-01-01T07:45:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 162831 2021-01-01T07:45:51 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18884 2025-08-01T05:25:24.209441 application/rdf+xml 13580 2025-08-01T05:25:14.632992 image/jpeg 3370 2025-08-01T05:25:14.382972 image/jpeg 242578 2025-08-01T05:25:12.289040 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