| Author |
Spears, Raymond S. (Raymond Smiley), 1876-1950 |
| Illustrator |
Pyles, V. E. (Virgil Evans), 1891-1965 |
| Title |
Empty bottles
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| Original Publication |
United States: The Butterick Publishing Company, 1928.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 85.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Roger Frank and Sue Clark
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| Summary |
"Empty Bottles" by Raymond S. Spears is a short story published in the late 1920s, likely as part of a pulp magazine. This narrative centers on the humor and misunderstandings surrounding a simple request for an empty bottle, highlighting the quirks of small-town life and the interactions among its inhabitants. The story follows Frank Hesbern, an awkward and large man who enters the One Way Thru Saloon to request an empty bottle, which he needs to help a sick baby by providing warmth to its stomach. The bartender, Cock Eye Baer, and other patrons find the situation amusing, which leads to a mixture of humor and tension in the town as word spreads. Hesbern's quest for the bottle spirals into misunderstandings and ultimately culminates in a tragic confrontation involving Cock Eye. His death leaves the community reflecting on his character and the laughter he brought, showcasing the themes of camaraderie and the fleeting nature of life in a close-knit society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Short stories
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| Subject |
Western stories
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| Subject |
Bars (Drinking establishments) -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
73941 |
| Release Date |
Jun 29, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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