Friar Bacon by Edward Everett Hale
The story revolves around a fictional character named Friar Bacon who lives in the 13th century and is known for his wisdom and magical powers. He becomes involved in the conflict between King Henry III of England and Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester. The friar uses his knowledge to help the king but ultimately fails to prevent the Battle of Evesham, where the earl is killed.
By Edward Everett Hale · First published 1890 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Science Fiction, Fantasy · 7,915 words
First lines
"All the world seems to have known of Columbus's discoveries as soon as he came home, but all the world did not know at once of Archimedes's inventions; indeed, I should think the world did not know now what all of them are."
Hester Van Brunt was saying this in the hall, as the girls laid off their waterproofs, when they next met the Colonel.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Edward Everett Hale
- Date: 1890 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Adventure, Drama
- Length: 7,915 words
- Structure: 1 section, 69 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The plot is set in a historical context with fictionalized elements.
- Science Fiction — Themes of early scientific exploration and experimentation are central.
- Fantasy — Incorporates fantastical elements and magical realism.
- Adventure — The narrative includes adventurous undertakings and quests.
Tags
Philosophy · Science · Fantasy · Adventure · Mystery · Religion · Spirituality · Allegory · Satire · Utopian · Dystopian · Social Commentary