Euphemia Among the Pelicans
Euphemia Among the Pelicans is a short story written by Frank R. Stockton in 1890. The story follows Euphemia, a young woman who lives on an island inhabited only by pelicans. One day, she discovers that her beloved pet pelican has been captured and taken away to be sold as food. Determined to rescue him, Euphemia sets out on a dangerous journey across the ocean. Along the way, she encounters many obstacles but ultimately succeeds in rescuing her pelican friend. The story is a classic example of Stockton's whimsical and imaginative writing style.
By Frank R. Stockton · First published 1890 · Genre: Fiction, Adventure, Humor · 10,074 words
First lines
The sun shone warm and soft, as it shines in winter time in the semi-tropics. The wind blew strong, as it blows whenever and wherever it listeth. Seven pelicans labored slowly through the air. A flock of ducks rose from the surface of the river. A school of mullet, disturbed by a shark, or some other unscrupulous pursuer, sprang suddenly out of the water just before us, and fell into it again like the splashing of a sudden shower.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Frank R. Stockton
- Date: 1890 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Adventure, Humor, Fantasy, Romance
- Length: 10,074 words
- Structure: 1 section, 176 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Fiction — The book is a work of imaginative narrative prose.
- Adventure — The plot involves exciting and unusual experiences.
- Humor — The writing style includes elements of wit and comedy.
- Fantasy — The story contains fantastical elements and imaginative scenarios.
Tags
adventure · fantasy · humor · satire · nature · birds · friendship · exploration · whimsy · imagination · quirky · narrative