The Lady, or the Tiger?: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Lady, or the Tiger? is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Stockton, Frank R. (1834–1902).
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"The Lady, or the Tiger?" by Frank R. Stockton is a short story published in 1882. In a semi-barbaric kingdom, accused criminals face trial by choosing between two doors—one concealing a lady they must marry, the other a deadly tiger. When the king's daughter's lover faces this ordeal, she knows what lies behind each door and signals him which to choose. The story famously ends without revealing his fate, leaving readers to decide.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Lady, or the Tiger?
- Author credits: Stockton, Frank R. (1834–1902)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Choice (Psychology) -- Fiction
- Short stories
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- Category: American Literature
- Category: Short Stories
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