Amos Kilbright: his Adscititious Experiences
Amos Kilbright: his Adscititious Experiences is a short story by Frank R. Stockton published in 1895. The story follows the titular character, Amos Kilbright, as he recounts his experiences with various supernatural phenomena. Throughout the story, Kilbright encounters ghosts, fairies, and other strange creatures that defy explanation. Despite the fantastical nature of these events, Stockton presents them in a matter-of-fact manner, creating an eerie atmosphere that lingers long after the final page is turned.
By Frank R. Stockton · First published 1896 · Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Humor · 16,525 words
First lines
[This story is told by Mr. Richard Colesworthy, an attorney-at-law, in a large town in one of our Eastern States. The fact that Mr. Colesworthy is a practical man, and but little given, outside of his profession, to speculative theorizing, adds a weight to his statements which they might not otherwise possess.]
In the practice of my profession I am in the habit of meeting with all sorts and conditions of men, women, and even children. But I do not know that I ever encountered anyone who excited in me a greater interest than the man about whom I am going to tell you.
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Amos Kilbright: his Adscititious Experiences is listed on Textopian as a novella by Frank R. Stockton, dated 1896 CE.
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- Work type: Novella
- Author: Frank R. Stockton
- Date: 1896 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Humor, Romance, Historical Fiction
- Length: 16,525 words
- Structure: 1 section, 238 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The plot involves supernatural and fantastical elements.
- Adventure — The narrative includes adventurous experiences and explorations.
- Humor — The writing style incorporates humorous and witty elements.
- Romance — There are romantic subplots and themes within the story.
Tags
adventure · humor · fantasy · coming of age · self-discovery · quirky characters · imagination · narrative style · satire · social commentary · whimsical · short stories