The Orphan's Trial: A Tale In Blank Verse (1847)

By George Fisk

Book Overview

The Orphan's Trial: A Tale in Blank Verse is a novel written by George Fisk and published in 1847. The story centers around the trials and tribulations of an orphan boy named Edwin, who is forced to navigate the harsh realities of life without parents. The novel is written in blank verse, a form of poetry that uses unrhymed lines of iambic pentameter. As Edwin grows up, he faces a number of challenges, including poverty, discrimination, and social injustice. He is taken in by a wealthy family, but is treated poorly by his new guardians and ultimately runs away. He then becomes involved in a number of different professions, including carpentry and journalism, but is constantly met with obstacles and setbacks.Throughout the novel, Edwin struggles to find his place in the world and to come to terms with his past. He is haunted by the memory of his parents, whom he never knew, and is driven by a desire to uncover the truth about their lives and deaths. Along the way, he meets a number of colorful characters, including a wise old sage and a beautiful young woman who becomes his love interest.The Orphan's Trial is a powerful and moving story about the human experience, and the struggles that we all face in trying to find our place in the world. Fisk's use of blank verse adds a unique and poetic quality to the narrative, making it a compelling and thought-provoking read for lovers of literature and poetry alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165586835
• ISBN13: 9781165586837
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 90 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"