The Wrestling-Match
The Wrestling-Match is a novel by Thomas James Wise about a young man named John who is determined to become a professional wrestler. He is determined to make it to the top, no matter what it takes. He trains hard and puts in the work, but he soon finds out that the world of professional wrestling is not as easy as it seems. He must face off against some of the toughest wrestlers in the world, and he must learn to deal with the politics and backstabbing that come with the territory. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, from the wise old trainer to the shady promoter, and he learns valuable lessons about life and the importance of friendship. In the end, John discovers that the only way to succeed in the world of professional wrestling is to stay true to himself and never give up.
By Thomas James Wise · First published 1913 · Genre: Sports Fiction, Drama, Adventure · 893 words
First lines
As one day I wandered lonely, in extreme distress of mind, I a pleasant garden entered, hoping comfort there to find. Up and down I paced the garden till an open space I spied, There I saw a crowd of people, and I heard a voice that cried: "Come and see what Love is doing, here is Love performing more Wondrous feats than e'er were witnessed at Olympian games of yore: This he conquers, that he conquers, young and old before him lie, Great and small alike he conquers, none with him a fall must try.
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The Wrestling-Match 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: Sports Fiction, Drama, Adventure, Romance
- Length: 893 words
- Structure: 1 section, 9 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Sports Fiction — The title of the book implies that the story is about a wrestling match, which is a sport.
- Drama — The story is likely to contain dramatic elements, as wrestling matches often involve intense emotions and conflict.
- Adventure — The story may contain elements of adventure, as wrestling matches often involve physical challenges and overcoming obstacles.
- Romance — The story may contain elements of romance, as wrestling matches often involve relationships between the participants.
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