The Four Corners of the World
The Four Corners of the World, written by A.E.W. Mason, is a classic adventure novel that follows the journey of four friends as they travel around the world. The story begins in London, where the friends are introduced, and then takes them to various locations across Europe, Asia, Africa, and America. Throughout their journey, the friends encounter a range of cultures, landscapes, and experiences that challenge their beliefs and perspectives. They witness the beauty of Paris, the grandeur of Rome, the mystery of Egypt, and the vastness of the American West. Along the way, they also encounter various obstacles, including language barriers, cultural misunderstandings, and personal conflicts. Despite these challenges, the friends remain determined to complete their journey and explore every corner of the world. The novel ends with a dramatic climax that tests their resolve and strengthens their friendship. Overall, The Four Corners of the World is a thrilling and thought-provoking tale that celebrates the joys of travel and the power of friendship.
By A.E.W. Mason · First published 1917 · Genre: Adventure, Mystery, Short Stories · 12 chapters · 100,934 words
First lines
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Mr. Twiss was a great walker, and it was his habit, after his day's work was done, to walk from his pleasant office in the Adelphi to his home at Hampstead. On an afternoon he was detained to a later hour than usual by one of his clients, a Captain Brayton, over some matter of a mortgage. Mr. Twiss looked at his office clock.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: A.E.W. Mason
- Date: 1917 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Mystery, Short Stories, Historical Fiction
- Length: 100,934 words
- Structure: 12 chapters, 2,132 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Adventure — The stories in this collection involve a lot of globe-trotting and exploration, which is a key feature of adventure literature.
- Mystery — Many of the tales involve elements of suspense, mystery, and investigation, typical of this genre.
- Short Stories — The book is a collection of short stories, each independent of others, falling into this genre.
- Historical Fiction — A number of the stories take place in historical settings, employing real world details in a fictional narrative.
Tags
449 a.d. · asked · away · back · came · come · could · detective and mystery stories, english · door · drama · eyes · face
Contents
- THE CLOCK
- GREEN PAINT
- NORTH OF THE TROPIC OF CAPRICORN
- ONE OF THEM
- RAYMOND BYATT
- THE CRYSTAL TRENCH
- THE HOUSE OF TERROR
- THE BROWN BOOK
- THE REFUGE
- PEIFFER
- THE EBONY BOX
- UNDER BIGNOR HILL[1]