The Broken Road by A.E.W. Mason

Name: The Broken Road
Author: A.E.W. Mason

The Broken Road is a novel by A.E.W. Mason, published in 1907. It tells the story of two friends, Dick and Paul, who embark on a journey through Europe after World War I. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and obstacles, including political unrest, personal conflicts, and cultural differences. The novel explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the impact of war on individuals and society.

By A.E.W. Mason · First published 1907 · Genre: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Romantic · 36 chapters · 116,435 words

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It was the Road which caused the trouble. It usually is the road. That and a reigning prince who was declared by his uncle secretly to have sold his country to the British, and a half-crazed priest from out beyond the borders of Afghanistan, who sat on a slab of stone by the river-bank and preached a _djehad_. But above all it was the road -- Linforth's road. It came winding down from the passes, over slopes of shale; it was built with wooden galleries along the precipitous sides of cliffs; it snaked treacherously further and further across the rich valley of Chiltistan towards the Hindu Kush, until the people of that valley could endure it no longer.

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Work type: Novel
Author: A.E.W. Mason
Date: 1907 CE
Language: English
Genres: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Romantic
Length: 116,435 words
Structure: 36 chapters, 2,320 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Adventure — The book primarily focuses on a narrative of physical and outdoor activity, a hallmark of the adventure genre.
Historical Fiction — The book is set during a specific historical period and includes details and events of that time, making it part of the historical fiction genre.
Romantic — Elements of love and romantic relationships are present in the plot of the book, linking it to the romantic genre.