Wessex Tales

Viac o knihe

Exploring themes of ambition and melancholy, this collection features two stories about hangmen, reflecting on local traditions surrounding executions. The author shares personal anecdotes from childhood, including interactions with a man whose failed ambition led to deep sorrow, and a woman who sought a bizarre cure involving a convict's corpse. The narrative also addresses the fluidity of memory, urging readers to reconsider the origins of stories. The collection includes six compelling tales, each delving into human experience and societal norms.