Truxton King: A Story of Graustark by George Barr McCutcheon

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Author McCutcheon, George Barr, 1866-1928
Illustrator Fisher, Harrison, 1875-1934
Title Truxton King: A Story of Graustark
Note Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Truxton King: A Story of Graustark" by George Barr McCutcheon is a novel written in the early 20th century. This work is set in a fictional European principality and follows the adventures of Truxton King, a young American who is in search of romance and excitement, having recently returned from extensive travels abroad. The narrative quickly establishes a whimsical yet earnest exploration of idealism, romance, and royal intrigues. The beginning of "Truxton King" introduces Truxton, an adventurous spirit yearning for love and grandeur, who arrives in the quaint city of Edelweiss, part of the mythical Graustark. Expecting to find romance, he is initially disappointed by the mundane realities of life in the principality. As he navigates through his exploration of the city, he encounters a beautiful young woman related to the local armorer and engages in humorous and flirtatious banter, revealing his budding interest. Meanwhile, the political backdrop unfolds with Prince Robin's charming yet youthful demeanor, thrumming with the tension of courtly affairs and the looming presence of historical family ties that encapsulate Truxton’s quest for meaning amid the interlaced lives of nobility and adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Adventure stories
Subject Americans -- Europe -- Fiction
Subject Courts and courtiers -- Fiction
Subject Graustark (Imaginary place) -- Fiction
Subject Imaginary places -- Europe, Eastern -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 14284
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Most Recently Updated Dec 18, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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