The Dragon of Wantley: His Tale by Owen Wister
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| Author | Wister, Owen, 1860-1938 |
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| Illustrator | Stewardson, John |
| Title | The Dragon of Wantley: His Tale |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Dragon of Wantley: His Tale" by Owen Wister is a humorous work of fiction written in the late 19th century. The story is set in a medieval manor and revolves around Sir Godfrey Disseisin, a choleric baron, and his daughter, Miss Elaine, as they navigate the existence of a fearsome dragon that terrorizes their land. The narrative blends elements of farce and adventure, highlighting themes of courage, love, and the absurdity of hereditary curses. At the start of the tale, we are introduced to the domestic life at Wantley Manor, wherein Sir Godfrey is preoccupied with his wine cellar, which has been raided by the dragon that plagues the local tenants. Little Whelpdale, a young servant, discovers that the dragon is not only stealing livestock but also indulging in the baron's precious wines. As Sir Godfrey prepares to confront this menace, tensions rise with the legend surrounding the dragon's curse, which stipulates that a female descendant must face the creature alone to lift the affliction. The opening chapter sets the stage for Elaine's bold determination to meet this challenge directly, hinting at adventure as she seeks to defy her father's wishes and confront the dragon. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fairy tales |
| Subject | Dragons -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 26448 |
| Release Date | Aug 28, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 92 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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