The Reverend Mullineux
The Reverend Mullineux by Andrew Barton Paterson is a novel that tells the story of a man who becomes embroiled in a series of strange and supernatural events after inheriting a mysterious old mansion. As he delves deeper into the history of the house, he uncovers secrets and lies that threaten to destroy his faith and sanity. With its blend of horror, mystery, and psychological suspense, The Reverend Mullineux is a thought-provoking and unsettling read that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
By Andrew Barton Paterson · First published 1907 · Genre: Poetry, Fiction, Adventure · 319 words
First lines
I'd reckon his weight at eight-stun-eight, And his height at five-foot-two, With a face as plain as an eight-day clock And a walk as brisk as a bantam-cock -- Game as a bantam, too, Hard and wiry and full of steam, That's the boss of the English Team, Reverend Mullineux.
Makes no row when the game gets rough -- None of your "Strike me blue!" "You's wants smacking across the snout!" Plays like a gentleman out-and-out -- Same as he ought to do. "Kindly remove from off my face!" That's the way that he states his case -- Reverend Mullineux.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Andrew Barton Paterson
- Date: 1907 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Fiction, Adventure
- Length: 319 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The book is a collection of poems written by Andrew Barton Paterson, hence it falls under the Poetry genre.
- Fiction — Though the book contains poems, the stories and characters described are fictitious, thus qualifying it as Fiction.
- Adventure — Many of Paterson's poems in this collection depict life adventures and challenges, making the Adventure genre applicable.
Tags
Australian literature · classic fiction · religion and spirituality · colonialism · coming of age · family drama · historical fiction · literary fiction · novel · psychological drama · social commentary · symbolism