| Author |
Doyle, Arthur Conan, 1859-1930 |
| Title |
The Lost World
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Judith Boss. HTML version by Al Haines.
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| Summary |
"The Lost World" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the ambitious Edward Malone, who seeks to prove himself worthy of love from Gladys, a woman who craves a partner capable of grand adventures. His quest for heroism leads him to an encounter with Professor Challenger, who claims to have discovered a prehistoric land filled with extraordinary creatures. The opening of the book introduces Edward Malone as he navigates a frustrating conversation with Gladys' father, Mr. Hungerton, and builds suspense as he prepares to propose to her. However, Gladys reveals her desire for a more adventurous man, which motivates Malone to seek out opportunities for heroism. This decision propels him into the world of Professor Challenger, who has returned from a mysterious expedition to South America filled with intriguing claims of dinosaurs and lost civilizations. The early chapters highlight Malone’s character, his interactions with Gladys, and set the stage for his subsequent adventures alongside Challenger and a team of explorers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Challenger, Professor (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Fantasy fiction
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| Subject |
South America -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Prehistoric peoples -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Dinosaurs -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
139 |
| Release Date |
Jun 1, 1994 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 1, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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