Baeader by Francis Hopkinson Smith
The novel Baeader by Francis Hopkinson Smith tells the story of a young man named Baeader who travels to Italy in search of adventure and romance. Along the way, he meets a variety of interesting characters and experiences many exciting events. The book is known for its vivid descriptions of Italian culture and scenery, as well as its engaging plot and memorable characters.
By Francis Hopkinson Smith · First published 1893 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance · 4,623 words
First lines
I was sitting in the shadow of Mme. Poulard's delightful inn at St. Michel when I first saw Baeader. Dinner had been served, and I had helped to pay for my portion by tacking a sketch on the wall behind the chair of the hostess. This high valuation was not intended as a special compliment to me, the wall being already covered with similar souvenirs from the sketch-books of half the painters in Europe.
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Baeader is listed on Textopian as a short story by Francis Hopkinson Smith, dated 1893 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Francis Hopkinson Smith
- Date: 1893 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance, Drama, Literary Fiction
- Length: 4,623 words
- Structure: 1 section, 66 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The plot is set in a specific historical period and incorporates real historical events and figures.
- Adventure — The narrative involves exciting and risky undertakings, often with a focus on exploration.
- Romance — The story includes romantic relationships as a significant part of the plot.
- Drama — The book explores complex characters and emotional themes, often involving conflict and tension.
Tags
adventure · mystery · historical · fiction · drama · romance · sailing · exploration · friendship · conflict · identity · courage