Tricks of Light by Frank R. Stockton
Tricks of Light is a collection of short stories by Frank R. Stockton that explore the theme of deception and illusion. The book includes tales such as "The Lady, or the Tiger?", "The Bee-Man of Orn" and "The Griffin and the Minor Canon". Each story features characters who are deceived or tricked in some way, often with humorous results.
By Frank R. Stockton · First published 1894 · Genre: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Historical Fiction · 1,460 words
First lines
There is nothing more straightforward in its ways than light -- when we let it alone. But, like many of us, when it is introduced to the inventions and contrivances of the civilized world, it often becomes exceedingly fond of vagaries and extravagances.
Of all the companions of light which endeavor to induce it to forsake its former simple habits, there is not one which has the influence possessed by glass. When light and glass get together it is difficult to divine what tricks they are going to perform. But some of these are very interesting, if they are a little wild, and there are very few of us who do not enjoy them.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Frank R. Stockton
- Date: 1894 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Adventure, Educational
- Length: 1,460 words
- Structure: 1 section, 14 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — Explores the manipulation of light and optical illusions, often associated with futuristic or speculative technology.
- Fantasy — Involves magical and fantastical elements such as phantasmagoria and ghostly apparitions.
- Historical Fiction — References historical figures and events, such as Robertson's exhibitions in Paris.
- Adventure — Describes various exciting and imaginative scenarios involving light and its tricks.
Tags
fantasy · adventure · mystery · magic · illusion · suspense · imagination · narrative · character development · plot twists · whimsical · short stories