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Violence
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No violence
Language
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No strong language
Sexual Content
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No sexual content
Substance Use
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No substance use
Emotional Intensity
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No psychological concerns; gentle whimsy
What this book is about
Frank R. Stockton — author of 'The Lady, or the Tiger?' — presents a framing narrative in which the gardener John Gayther entertains visitors to his garden with a series of tales. The stories range across romance, adventure, and the whimsical fancy that was Stockton's signature. The frame structure allows Stockton to showcase his range while preserving his characteristic tone of genial wit.
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