The Tomb of Heiri by A.C. Benson
The Tomb of Heiri is a novella written by A.C. Benson, first published in 1907. The story follows the adventures of a young man named Heiri, who discovers an ancient tomb hidden deep within a Egyptian desert. As he explores the tomb, Heiri uncovers a series of mysterious and eerie events that challenge his perceptions of reality. What do you think about The Tomb of Heiri?
By A.C. Benson · First published 1906 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Mystery · 5,582 words
First lines
In the old days, when the Romans were taking Britain for their own, there lived in Cambria a great prince called Heiri. He was forty summers old; he had long been wed, but had no son to reign after him. Many times had he fought with the Romans, but his tribe had been driven slowly backward to the northern mountains; here for a time he dwelt in some peace, but the Romans crept ever nearer; and Heiri, who was a brave and generous prince and a great warrior, was sore afflicted, seeing the end that must come. He dwelt in a high valley of moorland, where his tribe kept such herds as yet remained to them.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: A.C. Benson
- Date: 1906 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Mystery
- Length: 5,582 words
- Structure: 1 section, 51 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in a historical period and contains references to significant cultural events of that time.
- Adventure — The narrative is based on the expeditions and adventures of the main character, Heiri, which involve physical danger and suspense.
- Mystery — There is a presence of a mysterious tomb, creating a sense of curiosity and suspense throughout the story.
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