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Endnotes explained

The chapter consists solely of editorial notes indicating that the preceding story was omitted from both the original British and American editions.

What happens

The chapter consists solely of editorial notes indicating that the preceding story was omitted from both the original British and American editions.

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

The emotional and psychological peak occurs when the black-clad figure (a rook or crow) confronts the existent…

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Key passages

  • “This story was not included in the original British edition. — S.E. Editor”

    The editor notes that the story was left out of the first British printing.

    Editorial note regarding British edition.

  • “This story was not included in the original American edition. — S.E. Editor”

    The editor notes that the story was left out of the first American printing.

    Editorial note regarding American edition.