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The 13 Clocks
Book • 1950
In this enchanting tale, James Thurber tells the story of a wicked Duke who has frozen time in his castle, where thirteen clocks are stuck at ten minutes to five.
The Duke's beautiful niece, Princess Saralinda, longs for freedom.
A prince named Zorn of Zorna, disguised as a minstrel named Xingu, arrives to rescue her.
With the help of the enigmatic Golux, Zorn must find a thousand jewels and restart the frozen clocks within 99 hours.
The story is known for its unique cadenced style, complex wordplay, and blend of humor with darker themes of tyranny and isolation.
Ultimately, the prince and the Golux succeed in their task, and justice is served when the Duke is punished for his evil deeds.
The Duke's beautiful niece, Princess Saralinda, longs for freedom.
A prince named Zorn of Zorna, disguised as a minstrel named Xingu, arrives to rescue her.
With the help of the enigmatic Golux, Zorn must find a thousand jewels and restart the frozen clocks within 99 hours.
The story is known for its unique cadenced style, complex wordplay, and blend of humor with darker themes of tyranny and isolation.
Ultimately, the prince and the Golux succeed in their task, and justice is served when the Duke is punished for his evil deeds.
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