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100 1 _aMasefield, John,
_d1878-1967
245 1 0 _aRight Royal
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-09-01
508 _aProduced by Vital Debroey, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Right Royal" by John Masefield is a narrative poem written in the early 20th century. The book centers around the theme of horse racing and explores the emotional turmoil and aspirations of a young man named Charles Cothill as he prepares to ride his horse, Right Royal, in a major race. The poem illustrates the deep bond between the rider and his steed, delving into themes of love, hope, and the fears associated with gambling and loss. The story unfolds as Charles and his beloved, Em, discuss the impending race, with Charles revealing his inner conflicts after wagering everything he owns on Right Royal's success. The narrative captures the atmosphere of the racecourse, the excitement of the event, and the characters surrounding it, including the other horses and riders. As the race progresses, Charles faces setbacks but ultimately finds a connection with Right Royal that fuels his determination to win. The climax builds as Right Royal and Sir Lopez, another horse, battle for the lead, culminating in a dramatic finish. In the end, Charles emerges victorious, not only winning the race but also securing his future with Em, highlighting the triumph of love and hope despite the uncertainties of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPoetry
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6452
999 _c48474
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