The Children of the King

Name: The Children of the King
Author: F. Marion Crawford

The story revolves around two children who are sent to live with their uncle in the countryside after their parents' death. The uncle is a cruel and bitter man who treats them poorly. As they try to adjust to their new life, they face many challenges and struggles.

By F. Marion Crawford · First published 1898 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Coming-of-Age · 12 chapters · 72,039 words

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Lay your course south-east half east from the Campanella. If the weather is what it should be in late summer you will have a fresh breeze on the starboard quarter from ten in the morning till four or five o'clock in the afternoon. Sail straight across the wide gulf of Salerno, and when you are over give the Licosa Point a wide berth, for the water is shallow and there are reefs along shore. Moreover there is no light on Licosa Point, and many a good ship has gone to pieces there in dark winter nights when the surf is rolling in. If the wind holds you may run on to Palinuro in a long day before the evening calm comes on, and the water turns oily and full of pink and green and violet streaks, and the sun settles down in the north-west. Then the big sails will hang like curtains from the long slanting yards, the slack sheets will dip down to the water, the rudder will knock softly against the stern-post as the gentle swell subsides.

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Work type: Novel
Author: F. Marion Crawford
Date: 1898 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Coming-of-Age, Adventure, Social Commentary
Length: 72,039 words
Structure: 12 chapters, 1,357 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

Historical Fiction — The narrative is set in a specific historical context, exploring themes of lineage and social status in a historical Italian setting.
Literary Fiction — The writing style is rich and descriptive, focusing on character development and thematic depth rather than plot-driven action.
Coming-of-Age — The story follows the growth and struggles of the two young protagonists, Ruggiero and Sebastiano, as they navigate their harsh realities.
Adventure — The boys' journey and their experiences in a challenging environment provide elements of adventure.