Sleeping Beauty by Robert E. Howard
The story revolves around a princess placed under a sleeping curse by an evil sorceress. The curse can only be broken when the princess is awakened by true love's kiss. A brave warrior sets out to rescue her, battling various obstacles and enemies along the way.
By Robert E. Howard · First published 1934 · Genre: Comedy, Satire, Drama · 4 chapters · 672 words
First lines
A special train, a chair car, occupied by students. An upperclassman is attempting to sleep.
Upperclassman: Things have quieted down and I'll get a chance for a nap. He dozes.
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Sleeping Beauty is listed on Textopian as a play by Robert E. Howard, dated 1934 CE.
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- Work type: Play
- Author: Robert E. Howard
- Date: 1934 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Comedy, Satire, Drama, Slice of Life, Fiction
- Length: 672 words
- Structure: 4 chapters, 32 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Comedy — The work features humorous situations and dialogue, primarily revolving around the frustrations of the upperclassman.
- Satire — It critiques social behaviors and the annoyances of student life, particularly through the upperclassman's interactions with his peers.
- Drama — The narrative explores the emotional state of the upperclassman as he deals with interruptions and his desire for peace.
- Slice of Life — The story captures a moment in the everyday life of students traveling, focusing on their interactions and experiences.
Tags
Fantasy · Adventure · Romance · Magic · Sleeping Beauty · Princess · Kingdom · Castle · Enchantment · Love Story · Good vs Evil · Quest
Contents
- SCENE I
- SCENE II
- SCENE III
- SCENE IV