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    The Dragon of Wantley (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)

    By Owen Wister

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    Set during the medieval Crusades and intended for adults as well as children, this humorous 1892 medieval fantasy/fairy-tale was variously described by the author as a “likely story” and “a romance.” Subtitled “His Rise, His Voracity, and His Downfall” in other editions, it baffled some reviewers but amused many others.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBarnes & Noble
    Release dateMay 17, 2011
    ISBN9781411448490
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      Clever and funny, as only a classic can be. [SPOILER ALERT] Even if this classic takes all the fantasy and magic out of a naturally fantastical legend, reducing it to cynical reality and a bunch of laughs. I'd've been happier if the bad guys had gotten their just desserts, but the ending was still hopeful. [END SPOILER] Four solid stars for the laughs.