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The Dragon Of Wantley, His Rise, His Voracity And His Downfall

- A Romance (1892)

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""The Dragon of Wantley"" is a novel written by Owen Wister and published in 1892. The story is set in medieval England and follows the rise, voracity, and downfall of a ferocious dragon that terrorizes the town of Wantley. The dragon is said to be invincible, and the people of Wantley are desperate for a hero to save them from its wrath. Enter Jack, a brave and cunning knight who is determined to slay the dragon and win the heart of the beautiful Lady Alice. The novel is a humorous and satirical take on the traditional dragon-slaying tale, with witty dialogue and comical characters. It also includes elements of romance, as Jack tries to win over Lady Alice while battling the dragon. Overall, ""The Dragon of Wantley"" is an entertaining and lighthearted read that will delight fans of fantasy and medieval literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781164160205
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 154
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x8 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 213 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 22. januar 2025
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""The Dragon of Wantley"" is a novel written by Owen Wister and published in 1892. The story is set in medieval England and follows the rise, voracity, and downfall of a ferocious dragon that terrorizes the town of Wantley. The dragon is said to be invincible, and the people of Wantley are desperate for a hero to save them from its wrath. Enter Jack, a brave and cunning knight who is determined to slay the dragon and win the heart of the beautiful Lady Alice. The novel is a humorous and satirical take on the traditional dragon-slaying tale, with witty dialogue and comical characters. It also includes elements of romance, as Jack tries to win over Lady Alice while battling the dragon. Overall, ""The Dragon of Wantley"" is an entertaining and lighthearted read that will delight fans of fantasy and medieval literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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