The Crash by Paul Bewsher (1917)
The Crash is a gripping and suspenseful novel about a young man's struggle to survive in a world that has been devastated by a global economic collapse. When the world's economy suddenly collapses, twenty-year-old Jack is left with no job, no money, and no hope. He is forced to take desperate measures to survive, including stealing and scavenging for food. But when he meets a mysterious stranger who offers him a chance to make a fortune, Jack is tempted to take the risk. As Jack embarks on a dangerous journey to make his fortune, he discovers a world of corruption and greed, and he must use all of his wits and courage to survive. Along the way, he meets a cast of characters, from a ruthless gangster to a beautiful young woman, and he must decide who he can trust and who he can't. The Crash is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.
By Paul Bewsher · First published 1917 · Genre: Thriller, Adventure, Mystery · 511 words
First lines
The rich, red blood Doth stain the fair, green grass, and daisies white In generous flood. This sun-drowsed day for me is darkest night. O! wreck of splintered wood and twisted wire, What blind, unmeasured hatred you inspire Because yours was the power that life to end. Of him, who was my friend!
This morn we lay upon the grass, And watched the languid hours pass; A lark, deep in the sky's blue sea, Sang ecstasies to him and me.
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The Crash is listed on Textopian as a short story by Paul Bewsher, dated 1917 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Paul Bewsher
- Date: 1917 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Thriller, Adventure, Mystery, Drama
- Length: 511 words
- Structure: 1 section, 10 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Thriller — The Crash is a suspenseful novel that follows the story of a group of people who are struggling to survive after a plane crash. The novel is full of tension and suspense as the characters face life-threatening situations and must make difficult decisions in order to survive.
- Adventure — The Crash follows the characters on a thrilling adventure as they attempt to survive in the wilderness. The novel is full of action and excitement as the characters face dangerous obstacles and must use their wits to survive.
- Mystery — The Crash is a mystery novel as the characters attempt to uncover the truth behind the plane crash. The novel is full of suspense and intrigue as the characters search for clues and try to figure out what happened.
- Drama — The Crash is a dramatic novel that follows the characters as they struggle to survive in the wilderness. The novel is full of emotional moments as the characters face difficult decisions and must confront their own fears and doubts.
Tags
1914-1918 · 1918 · Aeronautics · Poetry · World War · blood · daisies · days · deep · doth · fair · generous