Project Gutenberg 2023-07-26 Public domain in the USA. 219 Dwight, H. G. (Harrison Griswold) 1875 1959 Dwight, Harrison Griswold 20019763 The Emperor of Elam, and other stories $aUnited States :$bDoubleday, Page & Company, $c1920. Like Michael -- Henrietta Stackpole rediviva -- The pagan -- White bombazine -- Unto the day -- Mrs. Derwall and the higher life -- The bathers -- Retarded bombs -- Susannah and the Elder -- The emerald of Tamerlane (In collaboration with John Taylor) -- Studio smoke -- Behind the door -- The bald spot -- The Emperor of Elam. Emmanuel Ackerman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Emperor of Elam and Other Stories" by H. G. Dwight is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The stories delve into human experiences, relationships, and the often unforeseen consequences of personal choices, featuring characters who navigate complex emotional landscapes and societal expectations. The opening of "The Emperor of Elam and Other Stories" introduces readers to the titular story, beginning with a contemplation of the character Michael, who seems unremarkable but becomes central when he mysteriously disappears shortly after being sent on a work assignment abroad. The narrative sets up a rich exploration of Michael's life and relationships, particularly with Aurora, his wife, who is left to grapple with his sudden absence. The tone blends introspection with hints of irony and a touch of humor, hinting at the unfolding drama that centers on both personal transformations and the dynamics of human connections. The stage is set for a story that promises to explore deeper themes of identity, loss, and the unforeseen turns of fate. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://archive.org/details/emperorofelam00dwigrich/ 20211111201443dwight 1920 us Reading ease score: 82.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Short stories, American American fiction -- 20th century PS Text Category: Short Stories Category: Novels 619432 2025-06-28T08:19:11.034016 text/html 622651 2023-07-26T10:25:47 text/html 616799 2025-06-28T08:19:19.864970 application/epub+zip 613919 2025-06-28T08:19:12.936053 application/epub+zip 380997 2025-06-28T08:19:11.881035 application/epub+zip 957379 2025-06-28T08:19:24.910933 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 916852 2025-06-28T08:19:18.787957 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 573897 2025-06-28T08:19:10.075013 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 573659 2023-07-26T10:25:47 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18172 2025-06-28T08:19:25.048957 application/rdf+xml 15936 2025-06-28T08:19:12.221999 image/jpeg 2496 2025-06-28T08:19:12.035014 image/jpeg 219918 2023-07-26T10:25:50 application/octet-stream application/zip 731972 2023-07-26T10:25:50 application/octet-stream application/zip 749052 2025-06-28T08:19:11.092050 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