The King by Arthur Willis Colton

Name: The King
Author: 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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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
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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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.