The Whirligig of Time by Edith Nesbit

Name: The Whirligig of Time
Author: Edith Nesbit

The story revolves around a romantic relationship between a former king and his beloved. The narrator, who is now a slave, presents his lover with a crown from another land, revealing that he was once a royal figure in a distant time and place.

By Edith Nesbit · First published 1929 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance · 91 words

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BEFORE your feet, / My love, my sweet, / Behold! your slave bows down; / And in his hands / From other lands / Brings you another crown.

For in far climes, / In bygone times, / Myself was royal too: / Oh, I have been / A king, my queen, / Who am a slave for you!

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Work type: Short story
Author: Edith Nesbit
Date: 1929 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance, Fantasy
Length: 91 words
Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs

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Historical Fiction — The narrative is set in a specific historical period and includes real events of the time.
Adventure — The plot involves a journey or quest with elements of danger and excitement.
Romance — The narrative includes a significant focus on love and relationships.
Fantasy — The narrative includes elements of magic and the supernatural.