Asaph by Frank R. Stockton (1874)
The story revolves around a young boy who discovers that he can talk to animals and decides to use this ability to help them. He becomes known as Asaph and his reputation spreads throughout the land. The narrative explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the complexities of human relationships with nature.
By Frank R. Stockton · First published 1874 · Genre: Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy · 16,116 words
First lines
About a hundred feet back from the main street of a village in New Jersey there stood a very good white house. Half-way between it and the sidewalk was a large chestnut-tree, which had been the pride of Mr. Himes, who built the house, and was now the pride of Mrs. Himes, his widow, who lived there.
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Asaph is listed on Textopian as a novella by Frank R. Stockton, dated 1874 CE.
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- Work type: Novella
- Author: Frank R. Stockton
- Date: 1874 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy, Historical, Drama
- Length: 16,116 words
- Structure: 1 section, 249 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — The book is primarily a work of fiction, focusing on imaginative storytelling.
- Adventure — The narrative includes elements of adventure, with characters embarking on journeys or quests.
- Fantasy — The story incorporates fantastical elements that are not grounded in reality.
- Historical — The setting and context of the story are influenced by historical periods or events.
Tags
Fantasy · Adventure · Children's Literature · Classic Novel · Mystery · Supernatural Fiction · Coming-of-Age Story · Friendship · Growing Up · Self-Discovery · Imagination · Magic Realism