The Banished King
The Banished King is a novel by Frank R. Stockton that tells the story of a young prince who is exiled from his kingdom and must find his way back to reclaim his throne. Along the way, he faces many challenges and learns valuable lessons about leadership, loyalty, and perseverance. The book explores themes of power, identity, and self-discovery, and is a classic example of adventure literature.
By Frank R. Stockton · First published 1893 · Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Historical Fiction · 3,823 words
First lines
There was once a kingdom in which every thing seemed to go wrong. Everybody knew this, and everybody talked about it, especially the King. The bad state of affairs troubled him more than it did any one else, but he could think of no way to make them better.
"I cannot bear to see things going on so badly," he said to the Queen and his chief councillors. "I wish I knew how other kingdoms were governed."
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The Banished King is listed on Textopian as a short story by Frank R. Stockton, dated 1893 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Frank R. Stockton
- Date: 1893 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Historical Fiction, Drama, Romance
- Length: 3,823 words
- Structure: 1 section, 65 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The plot revolves around a mythical kingdom and magical elements.
- Adventure — The story includes a journey and various challenges faced by the protagonist.
- Historical Fiction — The setting and certain elements are inspired by historical periods.
- Drama — The narrative includes intense emotional and relational conflicts.
Tags
fantasy · adventure · kingdom · exile · political intrigue · magic · quest · heroism · betrayal · redemption · mythical creatures · sword and sorcery