Ixion in Heaven by Benjamin Disraeli

Name: Ixion in Heaven
Author: Benjamin Disraeli

Ixion in Heaven is a novel written by Benjamin Disraeli, published in 1876. The story follows the character of Ixion, who has been banished to a remote island in the sky for his crimes on Earth. While living on this island, Ixion becomes obsessed with gaining entry into Heaven and will stop at nothing to achieve his goal. What is your next question?

By Benjamin Disraeli · First published 1847 · Genre: Satire, Fantasy, Humor · 2 chapters · 10,467 words

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THE thunder groaned, the wind howled, the rain fell in hissing torrents, impenetrable darkness covered the earth. A blue and forky flash darted a momentary light over the landscape. A Doric temple rose in the centre of a small and verdant plain, surrounded on all sides by green and hanging woods.

'Jove is my only friend,' exclaimed a wanderer, as he muffled himself up in his mantle; 'and were it not for the porch of his temple, this night, methinks, would complete the work of my loving wife and my dutiful subjects.'

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Work type: Novel
Author: Benjamin Disraeli
Date: 1847 CE
Language: English
Genres: Satire, Fantasy, Humor, Historical Fiction
Length: 10,467 words
Structure: 2 chapters, 304 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Satire — The book 'Ixion in Heaven' is recognized as a satire due to its mocking representation of English society through the story of a human being living among the Greek gods.
Fantasy — The book exhibits elements of fantasy by incorporating mythological figures such as Greek gods and heavenly scenarios into the storyline.
Humor — The narrative is filled with humor and wit, as evident by Disraeli's playful and ironic tone.
Historical Fiction — The book uses elements of ancient Greek mythology and merges them into a fictional setting, thus can be categorized as historical fiction.