The Lady, Or The Tiger? by Frank R. Stockton
In this intriguing short story, a semi-barbaric king devises a unique system of justice where the accused must choose between two doors: behind one is a lady, symbolizing innocence and reward, and behind the other is a tiger, symbolizing guilt and punishment. The king's daughter falls in love with a young man who is subjected to this trial. She learns which door hides the lady and which conceals the tiger, leading to a climactic moment where she signals her lover toward a door, leaving readers to ponder whether her choice was driven by love or jealousy, as the story concludes ambiguously without revealing the young man's fate.
The 5180th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1882
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 20-30
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(3.5)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 1 lists:
- 564th on Fantasy and Horror: A Critical and Historical Guide (Book)