The Naughty Man; or, Sir Thomas Brown
Sir Thomas Brown is a wealthy and powerful man who lives in a large estate in the English countryside. He is known for his arrogance and his tendency to take advantage of those around him. He is also known for his love of gambling and his frequent visits to the local tavern. One day, Sir Thomas meets a young woman named Mary, who is a servant in his household. Despite his better judgment, he falls in love with her and begins to court her. However, his reputation as a naughty man soon catches up with him and Mary's family forbids her from seeing him. Sir Thomas is determined to win Mary's heart and prove to her family that he is a changed man. He embarks on a quest to prove his worthiness and win her hand in marriage. Along the way, he faces many obstacles and must overcome his own pride and arrogance. Will Sir Thomas be able to win Mary's heart and prove to her family that he is a changed man? Or will his reputation as a naughty man prevent him from achieving his goal? Read The Naughty Man; or, Sir Thomas Brown to find out.
By Frank Chapman Bliss · First published 1878 · Genre: Romance, Historical Fiction, Adventure · 14 chapters · 3,725 words
First lines
Lessons we learn from what we daily see Of good or evil, if philosophy, Based on those great "First Truths", will hold the mind Within its limits -- happiness to find.
Those great "First Truths" will teach the human soul That the equator lies not at the pole, That man before his own nose cannot walk, That man without his palate cannot talk; That gravitation tends not to the sky, But to Earth's center, should he try to fly.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Frank Chapman Bliss
- Date: 1878 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Historical Fiction, Adventure
- Length: 3,725 words
- Structure: 14 chapters, 52 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Romance — The title of the book implies a romantic story, as 'naughty' is often used to describe a mischievous or flirtatious character.
- Historical Fiction — The book is written by Frank Chapman Bliss, and is based on the life of Sir Thomas Brown, suggesting a historical setting.
- Adventure — The title implies a story of adventure, as 'naughty' is often used to describe a mischievous or daring character.
Tags
Poetry · Remarriage · brown · cannot · children · day · great · heart · human · last · life · love
Contents
- CHAPTER I
- CHAPTER II
- CHAPTER III
- CHAPTER IV
- CHAPTER V
- CHAPTER VI
- CHAPTER VII
- CHAPTER VIII
- CHAPTER IX
- CHAPTER X
- CHAPTER XI
- CHAPTER XII
- CHAPTER XIII
- CHAPTER XIV