The Nebraska Loadstone
The Nebraska Loadstone is a novel that explores the themes of identity, belonging, and the search for meaning in a postmodern world. The story follows the protagonist, a young woman named Lily, as she navigates her way through a series of surreal and often unsettling experiences. Through her journey, Lily grapples with the idea of who she is and where she fits in the world, all while being drawn into a mysterious and seemingly endless labyrinth. Your Turn: What do you want to know about The Nebraska Loadstone?
By Antonio Hope · First published 1978 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Thriller, Mystery · 1,883 words
First lines
If there was one man in college whom the rajah thoroughly and heartily detested, it was the captain of the boat club. He had many faults; he was very tall and powerful, and delighted in contrasting the English physique with that of inferior races; by which he meant, among others, the rajah's race. His manner was abrupt and overbearing, his laugh loud and unmusical. In fact, he grated horribly on the rajah; and it was merely the final straw when, in the exhilaration of a bump supper, -- full, as the rajah remarked in disgust, of cow and strong drink, -- he called that prince, in playful chaff, a "nigger." The rajah swore melodiously in Hindustani, and I saw that he meant to be revenged.
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The Nebraska Loadstone is listed on Textopian as a short story by Antonio Hope, dated 1978 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Antonio Hope
- Date: 1978 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Thriller, Mystery, Adventure
- Length: 1,883 words
- Structure: 1 section, 36 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book revolves around events and places that appear to be historically accurate with a significant amount of detail attributed to the time period and place, Nebraska, where the story is set.
- Thriller — The plot evolves around a suspenseful narrative involving a mysterious object, the 'Loadstone', creating a sense of tension and excitement.
- Mystery — The presence of the loadstone as an enigmatic element whose secrets need to be unraveled places this in the mystery genre.
- Adventure — There are elements of physical danger and exploration that are key features of an adventure story.
Tags
mystery · adventure · suspense · drama · thriller · Nebraska · exploration · characters · conflict · journey · discovery · relationships