Paul the minstrel, and other stories
Paul the Minstrel and Other Stories, published in 1911, gathers the tales A. C. Benson had written while he was a housemaster at Eton and first collected in The Hill of Trouble and The Isles of Sunset. They are quiet, dreamlike stories, closer to parables than to adventures, set in a timeless world of monasteries, castles, forests and the sea, where knights, monks, minstrels and children meet temptation, grief and grace. Besides the title story, the book includes "The Isles of Sunset," "The Slype House," "Out of the Sea," "The Gray Cat," "Brother Robert" and "The Closed Window." A preface describes the happy period in which they were written. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first story is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Paul the minstrel, and other stories
Paul the minstrel, and other stories by Arthur Christopher Benson can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Paul the minstrel, and other stories online?
Yes. Paul the minstrel, and other stories opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Paul the minstrel, and other stories free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Paul the minstrel, and other stories is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Paul the minstrel, and other stories in the public domain?
Yes. Paul the minstrel, and other stories by Arthur Christopher Benson is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Paul the minstrel, and other stories?
About 8 h 53 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Paul the minstrel, and other stories?
Paul the minstrel, and other stories by Arthur Christopher Benson is filed under "Short Stories" in the Vinteuil library.
