Sport Royal, and Other Stories by Anthony Hope
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About this eBook
| Author | Hope, Anthony, 1863-1933 |
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| Title | Sport Royal, and Other Stories |
| Note | Reading ease score: 85.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents | Sport royal -- A tragedy in outline -- A malapropos parent -- How they stopped the "run" -- A little joke -- A guardian of morality -- Not a bad deal -- Middleton's model -- My astral body -- The Nebraska loadstone -- A successful rehearsal. |
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| Summary | "Sport Royal and Other Stories" by Anthony Hope is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The opening story centers on Julius Jason, Esquire, who unexpectedly finds himself embroiled in a duel while traveling in Heidelberg. With intrigue and a hint of romance, the narrative captures Jason's journey as he navigates through mysterious encounters and the social intrigues of the time. At the start of the tale, the protagonist, Julius Jason, arrives in Heidelberg, expecting a dull stay, but quickly becomes involved with two men at dinner who hint at a secret mission involving a countess and a duel. As the plot unfolds, Jason discovers he has unwittingly become a participant in a duel, driven by the grievances of a baron who had insulted the countess. The dialogue is infused with humor and suspense as Jason contemplates his situation, and by the end of the opening chapter, he is preparing for an encounter that dramatically shifts his plans, setting the stage for further adventures and deeper character revelations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English fiction -- 19th century |
| Subject | Short stories, English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 40697 |
| Release Date | Sep 7, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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