The Sign of "the Old Ship" by G.K. Chesterton
The Sign of the Old Ship is a collection of short stories by G.K. Chesterton. The book includes tales about detectives, ghosts, and other mysterious occurrences. One story in particular, "The Hammer of God," follows a priest who must confront a demonic force that has taken over his church. Another story, "The Sign of the Broken Sword," tells the tale of a soldier who is haunted by the memory of a battle he fought years ago. Overall, the book is known for its clever plot twists and intriguing characters.
By G.K. Chesterton · First published 1908 · Genre: Mystery, Comedy, Adventure · 3,416 words
First lines
UPON few of the children of men has the surname of Pump fallen, and of / these few have been maddened into naming a child Humphrey in addition to / it. To such extremity, however, had the parents of the innkeeper at "The / Old Ship" proceeded, that their son might come at last to be called / "Hump" by his dearest friends, and "Pumph" by an aged Turk with a green / umbrella. All this, or all he knew of it, he endured with a sour smile; / for he was of a stoical temper.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: G.K. Chesterton
- Date: 1908 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Comedy, Adventure, Satire, Historical Fiction
- Length: 3,416 words
- Structure: 1 section, 39 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The narrative involves enigmatic characters and events, creating a sense of intrigue and suspense.
- Comedy — The story contains humorous elements and witty dialogue, contributing to a comedic tone.
- Adventure — The plot includes adventurous elements, such as the mention of travels and exploits.
- Satire — The text satirizes societal norms and behaviors, particularly through its characters and their interactions.
Tags
mystery · adventure · detective · philosophy · faith · morality · suspense · narrative · symbolism · historical · Christianity · allegory