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Title: The Tragedy of the Korosko
Note: Reading ease score: 79.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: an anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer
Summary: "The Tragedy of the Korosko" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story unfolds on the banks of the Nile in Nubia, following a diverse group of passengers aboard the "Korosko", including Colonel Cochrane, Miss Adams, and Mr. Stephens, as they embark on a journey that takes a tragic turn. The narrative explores themes of cultural encounters, the fragility of civilization, and the unpredictability of fate. At the start of the novel, the passengers of the "Korosko" are introduced as they set off on their expedition along the Nile, showcasing their varied backgrounds and personalities. The camaraderie aboard the vessel is palpable, with lively conversations and interactions that paint a vivid picture of the group dynamic. However, a sense of foreboding lingers as they traverse the vast, desolate beauty of Nubia, punctuated by ruins and reminders of a tumultuous past. The opening portion establishes a serene yet eerie atmosphere, hinting at the imminent danger that will disrupt their journey, culminating in their capture by a group of armed Bedouins, shattering the veneer of safety and leisure they had previously enjoyed. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Doyle, Arthur Conan, 1859-1930
EBook No.: 12555
Published: Jun 1, 2004
Downloads: 104
Language: English
Subject: East and West -- Fiction
Subject: Hostages -- Fiction
Subject: Egypt -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Tragedy of the Korosko
Note: Reading ease score: 79.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: an anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer
Summary: "The Tragedy of the Korosko" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story unfolds on the banks of the Nile in Nubia, following a diverse group of passengers aboard the "Korosko", including Colonel Cochrane, Miss Adams, and Mr. Stephens, as they embark on a journey that takes a tragic turn. The narrative explores themes of cultural encounters, the fragility of civilization, and the unpredictability of fate. At the start of the novel, the passengers of the "Korosko" are introduced as they set off on their expedition along the Nile, showcasing their varied backgrounds and personalities. The camaraderie aboard the vessel is palpable, with lively conversations and interactions that paint a vivid picture of the group dynamic. However, a sense of foreboding lingers as they traverse the vast, desolate beauty of Nubia, punctuated by ruins and reminders of a tumultuous past. The opening portion establishes a serene yet eerie atmosphere, hinting at the imminent danger that will disrupt their journey, culminating in their capture by a group of armed Bedouins, shattering the veneer of safety and leisure they had previously enjoyed. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Doyle, Arthur Conan, 1859-1930
EBook No.: 12555
Published: Jun 1, 2004
Downloads: 104
Language: English
Subject: East and West -- Fiction
Subject: Hostages -- Fiction
Subject: Egypt -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.