The Lion by Frank R. Stockton (1895)
The Lion is a short story written by Frank R. Stockton about a lion who escapes from the zoo and terrorizes a small town. The story follows the efforts of the townspeople to capture the lion, including the use of a trap set by a local hunter. In the end, the lion is captured and returned to the zoo.
By Frank R. Stockton · First published 1895 · Genre: Fable, Animal Fiction, Adventure · 1,071 words
First lines
I do not desire to be wanting in respect to the Lion. Because I asserted that it was my opinion that he should resign the throne of the King of Beasts to the Elephant, I do not wish to deprive him of any part of his just reputation.
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The Lion 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: Fable, Animal Fiction, Adventure, Natural History, Children's Literature
- Length: 1,071 words
- Structure: 1 section, 20 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fable — The narrative uses animals with human traits to convey moral lessons and observations about behavior.
- Animal Fiction — The story centers around the life and characteristics of lions, providing detailed descriptions and anecdotes.
- Adventure — The text includes elements of danger and survival, particularly in the story of the African hunter and the lion.
- Natural History — The work provides factual information and observations about the behavior and characteristics of lions.
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fable · allegory · morality · lion · human nature · choice · consequences · fear · courage · sacrifice · wisdom · justice