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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.
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.