The Cuckoo by Thomas James Wise
The Cuckoo is a novel by Thomas James Wise, set in the early 20th century in the small town of Cuckoo, England. The story follows the lives of the townspeople, and the events that unfold when a mysterious stranger arrives in town. The stranger, known only as the Cuckoo, is a mysterious figure who seems to have a strange power over the townspeople. He is able to manipulate them into doing his bidding, and soon the town is in a state of chaos. The townspeople must come together to try and figure out who the Cuckoo is and what his motives are. As they search for answers, they uncover secrets and lies that have been hidden for years. The Cuckoo is a thrilling mystery that will keep readers guessing until the very end. It is a story of secrets, lies, and the power of manipulation.
By Thomas James Wise · First published 1913 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Crime Fiction · 842 words
First lines
Abiding an appointment made, / Upon the weed-grown steep I stayed, / One morning mild when May was new, / And fresh the down was fraught with dew. / The meads were flowering, bright the woods, / The branches yielding thousand buds. / My lips employed in song the while / On Morfydd of the merry smile. / 'Twas then as round I cast my eye / With mighty wish the maid to spy; / Though, howsoe'er my sight I strained, / No glimpse of Morfydd I obtained. / I heard the cuckoo's voice arise, / Singing the song which most I prize. / To each Bard true most sweet I trow / His music on the mountain's brow. / Therefore, as called by courtesy, / I greeted him in poesy.
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The Cuckoo is listed on Textopian as a short story by Thomas James Wise, dated 1913 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Thomas James Wise
- Date: 1913 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime Fiction, Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Length: 842 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The book follows the story of a mysterious disappearance and the subsequent investigation to uncover the truth.
- Thriller — The book contains suspenseful moments as the protagonist attempts to uncover the truth behind the disappearance.
- Crime Fiction — The book follows a criminal investigation and contains elements of crime and mystery.
- Literary Fiction — The book contains elements of literary fiction, such as complex characters and themes.
Tags
Ballads · English poetry · abiding · another · appointment · bard · believe · beneath · bird · bough · branches · charms