The King by Arthur Willis Colton
A young man named John discovers he is the rightful king of a small European country, but must navigate complex political intrigue and personal struggles to claim his throne.
By Arthur Willis Colton · First published 1927 · Genre: Fiction, Adventure, Historical Fiction · 100 words
First lines
PART I. WEST-EASTERLY MORALITIES
"Art thou so upright, and by God made free
To be malignant in integrity?
Is it the truth alone thou owest to the king?
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Genres
- Fiction — As the book involves a narrative featuring imagined events and characters, it falls under the fiction genre.
- Adventure — With the plot revolving around the protagonist's journey and various challenges, adventure is a relevant genre.
- Historical Fiction — Though the text employs invented characters and scenarios, it takes inspiration from historical events and settings, thereby constructing a historical fiction.
Tags
Fantasy · Epic · Adventure · Magic · Kingdom · Power · Drama · Romance · Tragedy · Hero · Quest · Mythology
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The King is listed on Textopian as a short story by Arthur Willis Colton, dated 1927 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Arthur Willis Colton
- Date: 1927 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Adventure, Historical Fiction
- Length: 100 words
- Structure: 1 section, 11 paragraphs
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