The Indian Lamp-Shade by E.G. Swain
The Indian Lamp-Shade by E.G. Swain is a short story that revolves around the life of an Indian lamp-shade and its journey through different homes in England. The story begins with the lamp-shade being made in India, where it was handcrafted from a piece of wood. It then travels to England, where it is purchased by a young couple who use it as a decorative item in their home. The lamp-shade soon becomes a symbol of their marriage and their love for each other. However, when the wife dies, the husband cannot bear to keep the lamp-shade in his house anymore. He decides to give it away to someone who will appreciate it more than he does. The lamp-shade then travels through different homes in England, where it is used as a decorative item and also serves as a reminder of the love that once existed between its owners. The story ends with the lamp-shade being given away to a young couple who are just starting their lives together. The Indian Lamp-Shade by E.G. Swain is a beautifully written short story that explores the themes of love, loss, and the importance of cherishing the things we hold dear in life.
By E.G. Swain · Genre: Fantasy, Short Story, Horror · 6,069 words
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What has been already said of Mr. Batchel will have sufficed to inform the reader that he is a man of very settled habits. The conveniences of life, which have multiplied so fast of late, have never attracted him, even when he has heard of them. Inconveniences to which he is accustomed have always seemed to him preferable to conveniences with which he is unfamiliar. To this day, therefore, he writes with a quill, winds up his watch with a key, and will drink no soda-water but from a tumbling bottle with the cork wired to its neck.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: E.G. Swain
- Date: Date unknown
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Short Story, Horror, Adventure
- Length: 6,069 words
- Structure: 1 section, 69 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Fantasy — E.G. Swain's writings typically involve supernatural or magical elements.
- Short Story — Based on the author's known works, this book may contain a collection of independent but thematically linked stories.
- Horror — The author is known for his ghost stories which tilt towards the horror genre.
- Adventure — The term 'Indian' may insinuate an exploration or adventure aspect present in the stories.
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mystery · historical fiction · adventure · cultural exploration · India · lamp-shade · intrigue · family saga · identity · heritage · relationships · secrets