The Vizier of the Two-Horned Alexander
A young prince is sent to a distant land to be educated and trained for kingship. He becomes embroiled in the intrigue of the royal court and must navigate complex relationships between various factions vying for power. The story explores themes of loyalty, duty, and the complexities of human nature.
By Frank R. Stockton · First published 1889 · Genre: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Fantasy · 7 chapters · 43,932 words
First lines
I was on a French steamer bound from Havre to New York, when I had a peculiar experience in the way of a shipwreck. On a dark and foggy night, when we were about three days out, our vessel collided with a derelict -- a great, heavy, helpless mass, as dull and colorless as the darkness in which she was enveloped. We struck her almost head on, and her stump of a bowsprit was driven into our port bow with such tremendous violence that a great hole -- nobody knew of what dimensions -- was made in our vessel.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Frank R. Stockton
- Date: 1889 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Mystery
- Length: 43,932 words
- Structure: 7 chapters, 530 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Adventure — The narrative follows a journey filled with exploration and discovery, typical of adventure stories.
- Historical Fiction — The story incorporates historical elements and figures, blending them with fictional events.
- Fantasy — The plot includes fantastical elements and mythical references, characteristic of the fantasy genre.
- Science Fiction — The story explores speculative concepts and advanced ideas, aligning with science fiction themes.
Tags
Fantasy · Adventure · Middle Eastern Fiction · Historical Fantasy · Mythology · Magic Realism · Coming of Age · Self-Discovery · Friendship · Loyalty · Courage · Perseverance