The dreadful dragon of Hay Hill by Sir Max Beerbohm
"The Dreadful Dragon of Hay Hill" by Max Beerbohm is a fictional tale set in a prehistoric era, likely written in the early 20th century. The story begins with the discovery of a smoke column from Hay Hill, indicating the presence of a dragon, which sends shockwaves through a primitive community. The narrative introduces characters like the brave young girl Thia, who possesses a strong spirit and curiosity, and Thol, a timid
boy destined to confront the dragon. At the start of this captivating story, we meet the curious Thia, who, upon seeing smoke rising from a cave, discovers the danger posed by a dragon that has awakened. The community's initial reactions range from skepticism to panic as the news spreads about the dragon's presence. The young Thol, filled with a desire to prove himself, struggles with his self-image while grappling with feelings of cowardice. The opening sets the stage for a charmingly whimsical exploration of bravery, community dynamics, and the challenges of confronting fear in both mythical and relatable ways. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Beerbohm, Max, Sir, 1872-1956 |
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| Title | The dreadful dragon of Hay Hill |
| Original Publication | London: William Heinemann Ltd., 1929. |
| Note | Frontispiece by the author. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 89.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | David E. Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Satire |
| Subject | London (England) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Dragons -- Fiction |
| Subject | Prehistoric peoples -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75341 |
| Release Date | Feb 11, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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