Up in the Air by Frank R. Stockton
Up in the Air is a short story by Frank R. Stockton about a man who discovers that he can fly. The story follows his adventures and misadventures as he tries to keep his newfound ability a secret from those around him.
By Frank R. Stockton · First published 1894 · Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Humor · 2,703 words
First lines
We have already taken a journey under the earth, and now, if you like, we will try a trip in the air. Anything for a novelty. We have lived on the surface of the earth ever since we were born.
We will make our ascent in a balloon. It has been thought by some folks, that there were easier methods of ascending into the air than by a cumbrous balloon, but their inventions never became popular.
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Up in the Air is listed on Textopian as a short story by Frank R. Stockton, dated 1894 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Frank R. Stockton
- Date: 1894 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Humor, Children's Literature, Short Story
- Length: 2,703 words
- Structure: 1 section, 45 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The plot involves fantastical elements and imaginative scenarios.
- Adventure — The story includes a journey and various adventurous events.
- Humor — The writing style and situations are intended to be humorous.
- Children's Literature — The themes and narrative style are suitable for a younger audience.
Tags
adventure · fantasy · humor · satire · imagination · suspense · whimsy · narrative · social commentary · absurdity · exploration · flight