The Horse of Arabia
The Horse of Arabia is a novel by Frank R. Stockton that tells the story of a young man named Ahmed who sets out on a quest to find his missing horse, Sham. Along the way, he encounters various obstacles and meets new friends who help him in his search. The book explores themes of loyalty, friendship, and perseverance.
By Frank R. Stockton · First published 1890 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Animal Fiction · 599 words
First lines
The Arabian horse has long been celebrated as the most valuable of his race. He is considered an aristocrat among horses, and only those steeds which can trace their descent from Arabian ancestors have the right to be called "thorough-bred."
Occasionally an Arabian horse is brought to this country, but we do not often see them. In fact, they would not be as valuable here as those horses which, besides Arabian descent, have also other characteristics which especially adapt them to our country and climate.
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The Horse of Arabia is listed on Textopian as a short story by Frank R. Stockton, dated 1890 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Frank R. Stockton
- Date: 1890 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Animal Fiction, Cultural Fiction, Literary Fiction
- Length: 599 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The narrative focuses on the historical and cultural significance of Arabian horses, reflecting the customs and practices of the Arab people.
- Adventure — The story involves the challenges and complexities of acquiring an Arabian horse, suggesting elements of adventure and exploration.
- Animal Fiction — The central focus on the Arabian horse and its relationship with humans places it within the animal fiction genre.
- Cultural Fiction — The book delves into the cultural practices and values of the Arab people regarding their horses, making it relevant to cultural fiction.
Tags
adventure · fantasy · mythology · Arabian culture · horses · narrative · folklore · imagination · exploration · friendship · courage · mystery