"The Dragon of Wantley: His Tale" by Owen Wister is a funny story set in a medieval manor, focusing on Sir Godfrey Disseisin, a grumpy baron, and his daughter, Miss Elaine, as they deal with a scary dragon bothering everyone. The tale mixes silly humor with adventure, showing courage, love, and how silly old family curses can be. At the beginning, Sir Godfrey is worried about his wine being stolen by the dragon, which is also taking the tenant's animals. A young servant, Little Whelpdale, finds out the dragon likes the baron's wine. Everyone is on edge because of the dragon's curse, which says a woman from the family must face the dragon alone to stop it. Elaine decides to be brave and meet the challenge, going against what her father wants and getting ready for an adventure to face the dragon.
The Dragon of Wantley: His Tale
By Owen Wister
In a medieval manor terrorized by a wine-loving dragon, a brave daughter defies her father's wishes and a family curse to confront the beast, blending humor and adventure.
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2008-08-28
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About the AuthorOwen Wister was an American writer and historian, considered the "father" of western fiction. He is best remembered for writing The Virginian and a biography of Ulysses S. Grant.
Owen Wister was an American writer and historian, considered the "father" of western fiction. He is best remembered for writing The Virginian and a biography of Ulysses S. Grant.
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