Sojur Jim by John Arthur Barry
The story revolves around a young man who returns to his hometown after years away and becomes embroiled in a mystery involving a local business owner's disappearance. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers secrets about the town's history and the people who live there. The protagonist's investigation is complicated by his own troubled past and his complicated relationships with the townspeople. He must navigate a complex web of alliances and rivalries to uncover the truth behind the disappearance. Throughout the story, themes of identity, community, and redemption are explored as the protagonist confronts his own demons and grapples with the consequences of his actions.
By John Arthur Barry · First published 1867 · Genre: Adventure, Western, Drama · 3,943 words
First lines
Brightly blazed the watch-fires into the still night air, brightly from within the circle formed by them gleamed thousands of sparkling eyes, and fell on the ear a low, continuous sound, like the soft distant murmur of some summer sea on a shingly beach, as twelve thousand sheep peacefully chewed their cuds after the long day's travel.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: John Arthur Barry
- Date: 1867 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Western, Drama, Horror, Historical Fiction
- Length: 3,943 words
- Structure: 1 section, 39 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Adventure — The narrative follows a character's perilous journey and quest for revenge, embodying the spirit of adventure in the Australian bush.
- Western — The setting and themes reflect the Western genre, focusing on outlaws, rugged landscapes, and personal codes of justice.
- Drama — The story explores deep emotional themes, including trauma, vengeance, and the human condition, characteristic of dramatic literature.
- Horror — Elements of psychological and physical torment, particularly the torture by ants, evoke horror and fear.
Tags
Historical Fiction · Western Novel · Adventure Story · Frontier Life · Pioneer Era · American West · Settler's Struggle · Native American Relations · Conflict and Tension · Survival Story · Self-Discovery · Coming of Age
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- The League of Ancient Mariners (1906)
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- H.M.S. Pylades, The Last of Her Class (1904)
- The Pilot Service of Port Jackson (1902)
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