Sir Marmaduke by Frank R. Stockton
Sir Marmaduke is a novel by Frank R. Stockton that tells the story of an English nobleman who travels to America in search of adventure and romance. The book follows his journey as he encounters various obstacles and meets interesting characters along the way.
By Frank R. Stockton · First published 1895 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Satire, Domestic Fiction · 743 words
First lines
Sir Marmaduke was a good old English gentleman, all of the olden time. There you see him, in his old-fashioned dining-room, with his old-fashioned wife holding her old-fashioned distaff, while he is surrounded by his old-fashioned arms, pets, and furniture.
On his hand he holds his hawk, and his dogs are enjoying the great wood fire. His saddle is thrown on the floor; his hat and his pipes lie near it; his sword and his cross-bows are stood up, or thrown down, anywhere at all, and standing by his great chair is something which looks like a coal-scuttle, but which is only a helmet.
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Sir Marmaduke is listed on Textopian as a short story by Frank R. Stockton, dated 1895 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Frank R. Stockton
- Date: 1895 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Satire, Domestic Fiction, Adventure, Social Commentary
- Length: 743 words
- Structure: 1 section, 11 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The narrative centers around a character from a bygone era, emphasizing historical context and lifestyle.
- Satire — The text humorously contrasts past and present lifestyles, highlighting the absurdities of both.
- Domestic Fiction — The story focuses on the daily life and family dynamics of Sir Marmaduke.
- Adventure — References to Sir Marmaduke's participation in wars and his bravery suggest elements of adventure.
Tags
adventure · humor · fantasy · satire · narrative · character study · social commentary · Victorian · whimsy · romance · mystery · quirky