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Williams, Robert Folkestone
1804
1872
Williams, Folkestone
Lady Eureka; or, The Mystery: A Prophecy of the Future. Volume 3
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"Lady Eureka; or, The Mystery: A Prophecy of the Future. Volume 3" by Williams is a fictional narrative written in the early 19th century. The story appears to center around themes of loss, survival, and human connection, as it features a diverse cast of characters navigating perilous situations and exploring significant emotional landscapes. The opening vividly depicts the character Roly Poly, a fat cook with a flair for comedic expressions of woe, introducing readers to the interplay between humor and hardship in the narrative. The beginning of the volume sets a lively tone focusing on the humorous plight of Roly Poly, who is suffering from indigestion and desperately lamenting his supposed imminent demise to Dr. Tourniquet. Amidst his exaggerated worries about food restrictions, a young midshipman named Loop playfully torments him, leading to a comedic exchange that highlights Roly’s larger-than-life personality. After this humorous introduction, a more serious tone emerges as the story shifts to scenes of impending danger on the ship and the crew's dynamics, culminating in a dramatic event where a young boy falls overboard, prompting a desperate rescue. Each scene is rich with character interactions and hints at deeper themes of the past and future intertwining, foreshadowing the vast narrative journey ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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