Prince Hassak's March by Frank R. Stockton
Prince Hassak's March is a short story written by Frank R. Stockton in 1890. The story follows Prince Hassak, who leads his army on a march through the desert to conquer a neighboring kingdom. Along the way, he encounters various obstacles and challenges that test his leadership skills and resolve. In the end, he emerges victorious and is hailed as a hero by his people.
By Frank R. Stockton · First published 1879 · Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Fairy Tale · 13,116 words
First lines
In the spring of a certain year, long since passed away, Prince Hassak, of Itoby, determined to visit his uncle, the King of Yan.
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Genres
- Fantasy — The story involves magical elements and fantastical adventures.
- Adventure — The plot centers around a journey and various challenges faced by the protagonist.
- Fairy Tale — The narrative style and themes are reminiscent of traditional fairy tales.
- Children's Literature — The writing style and content are suitable for a younger audience.
Tags
adventure · fantasy · humor · satire · political · royalty · journey · imagination · narrative · character development · social commentary · whimsical
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Prince Hassak's March is listed on Textopian as a novella by Frank R. Stockton, dated 1879 CE.
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- Work type: Novella
- Author: Frank R. Stockton
- Date: 1879 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Fairy Tale, Children's Literature, Romance
- Length: 13,116 words
- Structure: 1 section, 229 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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