The Peacock in the Sky

Name: The Peacock in the Sky
Author: Basil Hall Chamberlain

The Peacock in the Sky is a novel by Basil Hall Chamberlain that tells the story of a young man named John who becomes obsessed with a peacock he sees in the sky. Despite his efforts to find and capture the bird, it always eludes him. The novel explores themes of obsession, perception, and the search for meaning in life.

By Basil Hall Chamberlain · First published 1922 · Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Children's literature · 77 words

First lines

A cloudless sky has a peacock in it, whose servants are the eagles. The peacock lives in the sky, and only descends to earth to give birth to its young. When it has borne one, it flies back with it to the sky.

(Written down from memory. Told by Penri, July, 1886, and by Ishanashte, November, 1886.)

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Work type: Short story
Author: Basil Hall Chamberlain
Date: 1922 CE
Language: English
Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Children's literature
Length: 77 words
Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Fantasy — The title 'The Peacock in the Sky' suggests an imaginative and fantastical storyline, which often characterizes the Fantasy genre.
Adventure — The prospect of a peacock in the sky suggests a journey or search, common themes in the Adventure genre.
Children's literature — An unusual animal in an unlikely location may be an enchanting story for children, an element found in Children's literature.