The Anglican Friar, and the Fish which he Took by Hook and by Crook by Novice
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"The Anglican Friar, and the Fish which he Took by Hook and by Crook" by Novice is a comic legend written in the mid-19th century. This whimsical narrative combines humor and storytelling, focusing on the titular Anglican Friar who enjoys fishing, which leads to various mishaps and comedic situations due to the watchful presence of the strict Abbot. The opening of the book sets an engaging and playful tone with the Friar
indulging in his passion for fishing while skirting the uneasiness of being caught by the Abbot. He reflects on his own appetites and the consequences of his misadventures, all while establishing a light-hearted conflict between his desire for the thrill of fishing and the fear of spiritual reprimand. As he navigates nature and the comedic tension with the Abbot, the reader is introduced to a colorful landscape filled with charming characters and humorous exchanges, suggesting that the novel will explore themes of human folly in the pursuit of personal pleasures against societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Novice, active 19th century |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Anglican Friar, and the Fish which he Took by Hook and by Crook A Comic Legend |
| Credits |
Produced by Neville Allen, Steven Gibbs and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Poetry |
| Subject | Fishing -- Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 35553 |
| Release Date | Mar 11, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 305 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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