The Wicked Stepmother (Dalby Bear And Other Ball
The novel follows the story of a young girl named Mary, who is sent to live with her wicked stepmother and her two stepsisters. Mary is treated cruelly by her stepmother and stepsisters, and is made to do all the work around the house. Despite her mistreatment, Mary remains kind and gentle, and is determined to make the best of her situation. One day, Mary meets a mysterious old man who tells her that she is the rightful heir to a great fortune. With the help of her newfound friend, Mary sets out on a journey to reclaim her inheritance. Along the way, she faces many obstacles, including her wicked stepmother and stepsisters, who are determined to keep her from her rightful inheritance. In the end, Mary is able to overcome all of the obstacles in her path and reclaim her inheritance. The novel is a classic tale of good triumphing over evil, and is a great read for all ages.
By George Borrow · First published 1913 · Genre: Fairy Tale, Fiction, Romance · 1,416 words
First lines
Sir Ove he has no daughter but one, / "All underneath a green hill's side", / He bestow'd her the Lord of Elling upon. / "In such peril through the forest they ride".
He bestow'd her upon a gallant knight, / "All underneath a green hill's side", / Sir Stig Cob was the gallant hight. / "In such peril through the forest they ride".
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Genres
- Fairy Tale — The title of the book implies a classic fairy tale, with a wicked stepmother as the antagonist.
- Fiction — The book is a work of fiction, as it is not based on real events or people.
- Romance — The book may contain elements of romance, as it is likely to feature a love story between the protagonist and another character.
- Adventure — The book may contain elements of adventure, as the protagonist may go on a journey to defeat the wicked stepmother.
Tags
Ballads · Poetry · bestow · came · canst · carry · coach · convey · dear · forest · forty · gallant
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: George Borrow
- Date: 1913 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fairy Tale, Fiction, Romance, Adventure
- Length: 1,416 words
- Structure: 1 section, 29 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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