It by Gouverneur Morris (1927)
The novel It tells the story of a group of children who are terrorized by an evil entity that takes on various forms, including a clown named Pennywise. The book follows their journey to defeat this creature and confront their own fears.
By Gouverneur Morris · First published 1927 · Genre: Adventure, Mystery, Horror · 7,701 words
First lines
Prana Beach would be a part of the solid west coast if it wasn't for a half circle of the deadliest, double-damned, orchid-haunted black morass, with a solid wall of insects that bite, rising out of it. But the beach is good dry sand, and the wind keeps the bugs back in the swamp. Between the beach and the swamp is a strip of loam and jungle, where some niggers live and a god.
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It is listed on Textopian as a short story by Gouverneur Morris, dated 1927 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Gouverneur Morris
- Date: 1927 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Mystery, Horror, Humor, Fantasy
- Length: 7,701 words
- Structure: 1 section, 76 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Adventure — The narrative centers around a journey to a remote and dangerous location, featuring exploration and survival elements.
- Mystery — The plot involves uncovering the truth about a mysterious prisoner and the enigmatic 'It-god' on Prana Beach.
- Horror — The story includes elements of fear and the supernatural, with the presence of a god-like entity and eerie occurrences.
- Humor — The writing style includes comedic elements, particularly in the interactions and the absurdity of certain situations.
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adventure · mystery · romance · suspense · drama · historical · thriller · character-driven · narrative · conflict · society · love