Cairowards by Edgar Wallace (1934)
CAIROWARDS is a novel by Edgar Wallace that follows the story of an Englishman named John Dudley who travels to Cairo in search of adventure. The book is set in the early 20th century and explores themes such as colonialism, espionage, and romance.
By Edgar Wallace · First published 1934 · Genre: Adventure, Poetry, Historical Fiction · 353 words
First lines
Going up -- and by all one man's will! / Untrodden lands shall echo with our roars, / Our engines' wheels shall break the mountains' still, / Uncharted rivers see us by their shores; / And where the lions drink, and panthers prey, / Shall lie the ballast of our iron-bound way.
Going up! Primaeval forest, where / The Bushman lurks with poison at his lips, / Must give its best, and all its treasures bare, / When our iron-monster in its hollows dips; / And caves, from which the cobra issues forth, / Shall be a Somewhere Junction -- for the North.
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Cairowards is listed on Textopian as a short story by Edgar Wallace, dated 1934 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Edgar Wallace
- Date: 1934 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Poetry, Historical Fiction, Drama, Fantasy
- Length: 353 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Adventure — The plot involves exploration and the challenges faced in uncharted territories, emphasizing the spirit of adventure.
- Poetry — The writing style is lyrical and employs poetic devices, making it a work of poetry.
- Historical Fiction — The themes reflect historical elements related to exploration and the geographical significance of Cairo.
- Drama — The emotional and conflict-driven elements present in the narrative suggest dramatic undertones.
Tags
mystery · thriller · adventure · crime · detective · suspense · Egypt · historical · intrigue · plot twist · action · investigation