The Story of Tommy Dodd and "the Rooster"
This novel is a supernatural tale about a young man who becomes embroiled in a series of mysterious and terrifying events after encountering a rooster with unusual characteristics. The story follows Tommy Dodd's descent into madness as he grapples with the consequences of his encounter, which sets off a chain reaction of strange occurrences that threaten to destroy his life and sanity. Throughout the narrative, themes of guilt, redemption, and the supernatural are explored in a dark and suspenseful manner.
By Guy Boothby · First published 1905 · Genre: Adventure, Drama, Humor · 2,341 words
First lines
"Keep back, in the yellow! Come up, on Othello! Hold hard, on the chestnut! Turn round, on The Drag: Keep back there, on Spartan! Back, you, sir, in tartan! So! steady there! easy! and down went the flag. " -- Adam Lindsay Gordon.
Men in all ranks of society, from cabinet ministers to hotel clerks, are apt to underestimate the true importance of Little Things. Women never do, because it is their business in life to overestimate everything. Though these statements may seem paradoxical, when you've studied the sad history of Tommy Dodd and "The Rooster," my meaning will be as clear as noonday.
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The Story of Tommy Dodd and "the Rooster" is listed on Textopian as a short story by Guy Boothby, dated 1905 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Guy Boothby
- Date: 1905 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Drama, Humor, Romance, Social Commentary
- Length: 2,341 words
- Structure: 1 section, 31 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Adventure — The plot revolves around horse racing, rivalry, and the pursuit of love, which are classic elements of adventure stories.
- Drama — The narrative includes personal conflicts, romantic entanglements, and the consequences of past actions, all of which are central to dramatic storytelling.
- Humor — The story contains satirical observations and witty commentary on human nature and societal norms, contributing to its humorous tone.
- Romance — The love interests and romantic rivalry between characters are significant themes in the story.
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Fiction · Novel · Mystery · Thriller · Adventure · Supernatural · Fantasy · Horror · Dark Fantasy · Occult · Paranormal · Psychological Thriller