The Lady, or the Tiger?

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The Lady, or the Tiger?

by Frank R. Stockton

EN·~15 minutes·1 chapter

Chapters

1 total

Part 1

15:47

Description

In a kingdom ruled by a flamboyant monarch whose whims shape law, justice takes a theatrical form. The king’s arena presents the accused with two identical doors: one unleashes a ferocious tiger, the other reveals a lady destined to become his bride. This bizarre blend of cruelty and romance turns every trial into a public spectacle, leaving the crowd breathless with anticipation.

Against this backdrop, a young noble finds himself entangled in a heartbreaking dilemma. He loves a beautiful woman, yet the king’s decree forces him to choose between certain death and an unexpected marriage to a stranger. As the doors stand side by side, the tension between love, fate, and the capricious will of the ruler builds to a moment that will haunt both the participants and the onlookers forever.

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Language

en

Duration

~15 minutes (15K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

1996-01-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Frank R. Stockton

Frank R. Stockton

1834–1902

Best known for the deliciously unsettling ending of The Lady, or the Tiger?, this 19th-century American writer mixed humor, fantasy, and sharp storytelling in ways that still feel fresh. His work ranges from playful fairy tales to witty novels and short stories that love a clever twist.

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