The Pacha of Many Tales by Frederick Marryat
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About this eBook
| Author | Marryat, Frederick, 1792-1848 |
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| Title | The Pacha of Many Tales |
| Note | Reading ease score: 73.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Summary | "The Pacha of Many Tales" by Captain Frederick Marryat is a fiction work written in the early 19th century. The story unfolds in a whimsical and satirical manner, resembling "The Arabian Nights," and features a pacha, an unstable and comical figure of authority, and his clever Greek barber-vizier, Mustapha. The tale showcases the intricacies of power, authority, and storytelling, as the pacha seeks entertainment in the form of stories from his subjects. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to the precarious nature of the pacha's position, where many before him have met untimely ends upon losing favor with the sultan. The new pacha, characterized by his corpulence and lack of intellect, engages in a dialogue with Mustapha, who cleverly manipulates the situation to secure his own position. The pacha, influenced by a newfound obsession with storytelling, desires to collect stories from his subjects, leading to a series of humorous and thought-provoking exchanges about power, governance, and the nature of storytelling itself. Throughout this opening, Marryat sets a witty and satirical tone that invites readers to explore themes of authority and creativity within the vibrant tapestry of the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 21571 |
| Release Date | May 22, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 54 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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