Half Told Tales

Half Told Tales is a collection of short stories by Henry Van Dyke. The stories are set in different parts of the world and explore themes of love, loss, and redemption. Each tale is unique and offers a glimpse into the human condition. From a young couple in love in Italy to a man who finds solace in nature, the stories in Half Told Tales are beautifully written and thought-provoking. Van Dyke's writing is poetic and evocative, transporting the reader to different times and places. This collection is a must-read for fans of classic literature and anyone who enjoys well-crafted short stories.1917. A collection of short tales by Van Dyke, the American clergyman, diplomat, educator, and author. Contents: A Tale of Travel; Tale of the Two Runners; Tale of the Cursing of Capital; Tale of the Jewels; Tale of a Habitation Forfeited; A Parable of Wedlock; Tale of Learning by Experience; Tale of the Embankment; Tale of the Two Wolves; The Jericho Road; Tale of the Hitching-Post; Tale of the Only Infallible Soap; A Man Praying; Tale of the Shaky Bridge; Tale of the Prisoner; Tale of the Philosophic Husband; A Tale of Peace; A Tale of Man and the Machine; A Tale of Friends; The Key of the Tower; The King's Jewel; The Ripening of the Fruit; An Old Game; A Change of Air; Beggars Under the Bush; Stronghold; The Return of the Charm; In the Odor of Sanctity; The Primitive and His Sandals; and The Hero and Tin Soldiers. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.