The Snake, the Lepper, and the Grey Frost
A short story by A.C. Benson, first published in 1907. The tale follows three individuals - a snake, a lepper, and a grey frost - who are brought together under strange circumstances. Despite their differences, the trio forms an unlikely bond as they navigate their way through various challenges and adventures. Through Benson's masterful storytelling, the reader is taken on a journey of mystery, intrigue, and wonder. The author's use of vivid imagery and descriptive language creates a rich atmosphere that immerses the reader in the world of the story. The characters are complex and multi-dimensional, with each one bringing their own unique perspective to the narrative. Overall, "The Snake, the Lepper, and the Grey Frost" is a captivating and thought-provoking tale that explores themes of friendship, diversity, and the human condition. Benson's writing is both accessible and engaging, making it an enjoyable read for readers of all ages and backgrounds.
By A.C. Benson · First published 1902 · Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Mystery · 7,102 words
First lines
In the heart of the Forest of Seale lay the little village of Birnewood Fratrum, like a lark's nest in a meadow of tall grass. It was approached by green wood-ways, very miry in winter. The folk that lived there were mostly woodmen. There was a little church, the stones of which seemed to have borrowed the hue of the forest, and close beside it a small timbered house, the Parsonage, with a garden of herbs. Those who saw Birnewood in the summer, thought of it as a place where a weary man might rest for ever, in an ancient peace, with the fresh mossy smell of the wood blowing through it, and the dark cool branching covert to muse in on every side. But it was a different place in winter, with ragged clouds rolling overhead and the bare boughs sighing in the desolate gales; though again in a frosty winter evening it would be fair enough, with the red sun sinking over miles of trees.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: A.C. Benson
- Date: 1902 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Mystery, Drama
- Length: 7,102 words
- Structure: 1 section, 56 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The book title suggests a reliance on supernatural or magical elements typically found in the fantasy genre.
- Adventure — The mentioned 'Snake', 'Lepper', and 'Grey Frost' may indicate unique challenges or quests to be faced.
- Mystery — The obscurely named characters or elements suggest unknown information that will be revealed through the course of the story, a common trait in mystery novels.
- Drama — The unique circumstances implied by the title may lead to heightened emotions or dramatic scenarios.
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