A2 · Estimated

The Hanging Stranger

EnglishOriginal workFantasy Fiction Science fiction

Summary

"The Hanging Stranger" by Philip K. Dick is a science fiction-horror short story published in December 1953. When store owner Ed Loyce discovers a body hanging from a lamppost, he's horrified that no one else seems disturbed by it. His alarm sets off a desperate investigation that reveals a sinister truth about his town. As Loyce searches for answers about what has changed in his community, he uncovers a chilling conspiracy that threatens everyone around him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading level: Reading ease score: 89.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Estimated CEFR level: A2
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