| Author |
Burroughs, Edgar Rice, 1875-1950 |
| Title |
The Mad King
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Judith Boss
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| Summary |
"The Mad King" by Edgar Rice Burroughs is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story revolves around the themes of political intrigue and adventure, set in the fictional kingdom of Lutha. The narrative features Barney Custer, an American who finds himself mistaken for Leopold, the mad king who has escaped captivity after a decade of detention. As the story unfolds, Custer must navigate the challenges of his new identity and confront the dangers posed by corrupt regents and their loyal soldiers. The opening of "The Mad King" introduces a chaotic Lutha, where rumors of the mad king’s escape stir the populace. The cunning Prince Peter of Blentz, who rules as regent, is desperate to recapture Leopold, fearing for his power. Amidst this turmoil, Barney Custer encounters a runaway horse carrying a girl, Emma von der Tann, leading him into a series of events that catalyze his unintended rise into royal life. As Custer engages with both Emma and the political machinations of the kingdom, he becomes embroiled in a conflict that challenges his identity and sense of honor, planting the seeds for a thrilling adventure ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Fantasy fiction
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| Subject |
Impostors and imposture -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Adventure stories
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| Subject |
Kings and rulers -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Mistaken identity -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
364 |
| Release Date |
Nov 1, 1995 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 21, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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