The Squire by Edgar Wallace (1928)

THE SQUIRE is a novel by Edgar Wallace that tells the story of a young man named John Derringham who inherits an estate in England and becomes involved in a series of mysterious events. The book was first published in 1928 and has been adapted into several films and television shows over the years.

By Edgar Wallace · First published 1928 · Genre: Poetry, Drama, Satire · 473 words

First lines

Sir John of the Isles, / 'E stood on 'is lands, / An' looked round 'is large estates: / The lands of waste, an' the lands of corn; / The rose-clad lands, an' the lands of thorn; / An' 'is many gun guarded gates.

Sir John of the Isles, / 'E sez to T. A., / 'E sez to T. A., sez 'e, / 'Oh, you an' your chum, the sailor-man, / Must scour the country as far as you can / For you are gamekeepers to me.'

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The Squire is listed on Textopian as a short story by Edgar Wallace, dated 1928 CE.

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• Work type: Short story
• Author: Edgar Wallace
• Date: 1928 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Poetry, Drama, Satire, Historical Fiction, Adventure
• Length: 473 words
• Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

• Poetry — The work is written in verse, employing rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
• Drama — The dialogue-driven format and character interactions suggest elements of dramatic literature.
• Satire — The text critiques social classes and land ownership, indicative of satirical themes.
• Historical Fiction — The setting and references to land disputes reflect historical contexts and societal structures.

Tags

mystery · crime · thriller · suspense · detective · adventure · plot twist · investigation · secrets · betrayal · intrigue · socio-political

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• Sanders of the River (1911)
• The Twister (1928)
• Big Foot (1927)
• The Dark Eyes of London (1924)
• The Devil Man (1931)
• The Law of the Four Just Men (1921)
• The Joker (1926)
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