The Lost Dryad by Frank R. Stockton
The Lost Dryad is a short story written by Frank R. Stockton and published in 1893. The story follows the adventures of a young man named John who discovers a dryad, a mythical creature from Greek mythology, living in an old tree on his property. After befriending her, he helps her return to her home in the forest.
By Frank R. Stockton · First published 1893 · Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Romance · 3,663 words
First lines
There was once a dryad who was truly lost. The summer was drawing to a close; the nights were becoming cool, she had no home, and she did not know where she was.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Frank R. Stockton
- Date: 1893 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Romance, Mythology, Drama
- Length: 3,663 words
- Structure: 1 section, 81 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The plot revolves around mythical creatures and magical elements.
- Adventure — The story involves a journey and various challenges faced by the characters.
- Romance — There are significant romantic relationships that drive the narrative.
- Mythology — The story incorporates elements from ancient myths and legends.
Tags
fantasy · mythology · adventure · nature · dryads · folklore · magic · forest · mystery · legend · friendship · transformation