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LoC No.: 26008069

Title: The twelve adventurers, and other stories

Alternate Title: The 12 adventurers, and other stories

Original Publication: London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1925.

Note: Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Contents: The twelve adventurers -- An adventure in Ireland -- The search after happiness -- The adventures of Ernest Alembert -- Albion and Marina -- The rivals -- The fairy gift -- Love and jealousy -- Napoleon and the spectre -- The tragedy and the essay -- A peep into a picture book -- Mina Laury.

Credits: Lauren Prichard

Summary: "The Twelve Adventurers" by Charlotte Brontë is a collection of early fictional stories written in the early 19th century. This work showcases the imaginative aptitude of Brontë during her childhood, presenting tales that revolve around whimsical adventures and fantasy narratives. The primary story, "The Twelve Adventurers," introduces a group of heroic figures and sets them in a magical realm known as the "Country of the Genii," where they embark on various quests. The opening of the collection reveals the setting of the "Country of the Genii," which is steeped in a blend of myth and folklore, encapsulating the turmoil and excitement of the adventurers’ journeys. The narrative follows twelve men, significant in size and valor, who venture into this mystical land filled with giants and battles against supernatural forces. The initial chapters depict their tumultuous journey, including encounters with storms, battles, and the discovery of a strange city, illustrating the themes of heroism, exploration, and the clash between mundane reality and fantasy. Overall, it evokes a sense of youthful creativity and the boundless possibilities of imagination, making it a fascinating read for those interested in early fantasy literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Brontë, Charlotte, 1816-1855

Editor: Hatfield, C. W. (Charles William), 1877?-1942

Editor: Shorter, Clement King, 1857-1926

EBook No.: 73858

Published: Jun 18, 2024

Downloads: 169

Language: English

Subject: English fiction -- 19th century

Subject: Short stories, English

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:73858:2 2024-06-18T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Shorter, Clement King Hatfield, C. W. (Charles William) Brontë, Charlotte en urn:lccn:26008069 1
2024-11-05T10:30:06Z The twelve adventurers, and other stories

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 26008069

Title: The twelve adventurers, and other stories

Alternate Title: The 12 adventurers, and other stories

Original Publication: London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1925.

Note: Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Contents: The twelve adventurers -- An adventure in Ireland -- The search after happiness -- The adventures of Ernest Alembert -- Albion and Marina -- The rivals -- The fairy gift -- Love and jealousy -- Napoleon and the spectre -- The tragedy and the essay -- A peep into a picture book -- Mina Laury.

Credits: Lauren Prichard

Summary: "The Twelve Adventurers" by Charlotte Brontë is a collection of early fictional stories written in the early 19th century. This work showcases the imaginative aptitude of Brontë during her childhood, presenting tales that revolve around whimsical adventures and fantasy narratives. The primary story, "The Twelve Adventurers," introduces a group of heroic figures and sets them in a magical realm known as the "Country of the Genii," where they embark on various quests. The opening of the collection reveals the setting of the "Country of the Genii," which is steeped in a blend of myth and folklore, encapsulating the turmoil and excitement of the adventurers’ journeys. The narrative follows twelve men, significant in size and valor, who venture into this mystical land filled with giants and battles against supernatural forces. The initial chapters depict their tumultuous journey, including encounters with storms, battles, and the discovery of a strange city, illustrating the themes of heroism, exploration, and the clash between mundane reality and fantasy. Overall, it evokes a sense of youthful creativity and the boundless possibilities of imagination, making it a fascinating read for those interested in early fantasy literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Brontë, Charlotte, 1816-1855

Editor: Hatfield, C. W. (Charles William), 1877?-1942

Editor: Shorter, Clement King, 1857-1926

EBook No.: 73858

Published: Jun 18, 2024

Downloads: 169

Language: English

Subject: English fiction -- 19th century

Subject: Short stories, English

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:73858:3 2024-06-18T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Shorter, Clement King Hatfield, C. W. (Charles William) Brontë, Charlotte en urn:lccn:26008069 1