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Vallisneria Madness

1937

Ralph Milne Farley

Vallisneria Madness

Vallisneria Madness

Ralph Milne Farley

1937

American Literature, Science-Fiction & Fantasy, Short Stories

Published in 1937, 'Vallisneria Madness' by Ralph Milne Farley is a short story that blends fantasy and weird fiction. It follows Tom Spencer as he visits Professor Gordon to witness the mystical blooming of the aquatic vallisneria plant. Under the moonlight, he becomes entranced by a vision of ethereal women and green-clad men in a perilous courtship, leading to a surprising human connection. The story explores themes of desire, illusion, and the intersection of nature and humanity.

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''Vallisneria madness by Ralph Milne Farley'' is a weird-fiction short story written in the early 20th century. It cente...

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