Ogbury Barrows by Grant Allen (1892)
Ogbury Barrows is a novel by Grant Allen that tells the story of a young man named John Ogbury who inherits an estate in England and discovers a hidden treasure. The book explores themes of greed, betrayal, and redemption as John navigates his newfound wealth and power.
By Grant Allen · First published 1892 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Satire · 5,274 words
First lines
We went to Ogbury Barrows on an archaeological expedition. And as the very name of archaeology, owing to a serious misconception incidental to human nature, is enough to deter most people from taking any further interest in our proceedings when once we got there, I may as well begin by explaining, for the benefit of those who have never been to one, the method and manner of an archaeological outing.
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Ogbury Barrows is listed on Textopian as a short story by Grant Allen, dated 1892 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Grant Allen
- Date: 1892 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Satire, Anthropology, Mystery
- Length: 5,274 words
- Structure: 1 section, 42 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The narrative is centered around an archaeological expedition and delves into historical and prehistoric themes, exploring ancient burial practices and societal structures.
- Adventure — The story involves an expedition and exploration of ancient sites, with elements of discovery and uncovering historical mysteries.
- Satire — The writing style includes humorous and satirical commentary on the nature of archaeological societies and their members.
- Anthropology — The text provides detailed insights into ancient human cultures, burial customs, and societal evolution.
Tags
mystery · adventure · historical · archaeology · England · detective · suspense · investigation · supernatural · folklore · rural · landscape