The Mission That Failed by Edgar Wallace
THE MISSION THAT FAILED is a novel by Edgar Wallace that tells the story of a group of British soldiers who are sent on a mission to rescue a captured officer during World War I. The mission goes awry and the soldiers find themselves in a dangerous situation, fighting for their lives against overwhelming odds. The book explores themes of bravery, loyalty, and sacrifice as the characters struggle to survive and complete their mission.
By Edgar Wallace · First published 1927 · Genre: Poetry, Satire, Humor · 874 words
First lines
Our troop was encamped by the side of a stream / An' a very smart troop were we. / We 'ad Cavalry orficers -- straight from town, / An' we escorted Mister Commissioner Brown, / Commissioner Brown, C. B. / An' we 'eard that the Governor put 'im down, / For a spare K. C. M. G.!
We wos camped near by to a border town, / On the borders of Creegerland -- / A very despotic, republican state -- / An' there we 'ad got the order to wait, / But why, we did not understand. / So we bedded our 'orses, an' cussed at our fate / (For you can't cuss the man in command).
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The Mission That Failed is listed on Textopian as a short story by Edgar Wallace, dated 1927 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Edgar Wallace
- Date: 1927 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Satire, Humor, Adventure, Historical Fiction
- Length: 874 words
- Structure: 1 section, 10 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse, employing rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Satire — The narrative critiques military incompetence and the absurdity of the situation, typical of satirical literature.
- Humor — The tone and events are comedic, highlighting the folly of the characters and their actions.
- Adventure — The plot involves a military expedition and the unexpected challenges faced by the characters.
Tags
mystery · crime · thriller · suspense · detective · investigation · plot twist · deception · intrigue · secrets · betrayal · adventure