The Elf Bride by Thomas James Wise
The story follows the adventures of a young man named Jack, who is sent on a quest to find the fabled Elf Bride. Jack must travel to the magical kingdom of the Elves, where he must battle monsters, solve puzzles, and overcome obstacles in order to find the Elf Bride and save her from an evil sorcerer. Along the way, Jack meets a variety of strange and wonderful creatures, including a talking bear, a giant spider, and a mysterious wizard. Jack's quest leads him to the heart of the Elf kingdom, where he discovers the truth about the Elf Bride and the evil sorcerer. With the help of his newfound friends, Jack must find a way to save the Elf Bride and restore peace to the kingdom. The Elf Bride is an exciting and imaginative fantasy novel that will appeal to readers of all ages. With its unique characters, thrilling plot, and magical setting, The Elf Bride is sure to be a hit with fantasy fans.
By Thomas James Wise · First published 1913 · Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Adventure · 237 words
First lines
There was a youthful swain one day / Did ted the new mown grass; / There came a gay and lovely may / From out the nigh morass. / Clad in a dress of silk was she, / Green as the leaves which deck the tree, / Her head so winsomely to see / With bulrush plaited was.
That lass he wooed, his suit she heeds, / And married are the pair; / To bridal bed his wife he leads- / But what befell him there? / He found, fear-stricken and amaz'd, / That he a rough oak trunk embrac'd, / Instead of the enchanting waist / Of his mysterious fair.
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The Elf Bride 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: Fantasy, Romance, Adventure
- Length: 237 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The title of the book, 'The Elf Bride', suggests a fantasy setting with mythical creatures and magical elements.
- Romance — The title of the book also suggests a romantic plot, as the word 'Bride' implies a relationship between two characters.
- Adventure — The title of the book implies a journey or quest, which is a common element of adventure stories.
Tags
Ballads · English poetry · bridal · bulrush · came · clad · day · deck · dress · gay · grass · green