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The End of the Party

by Graham Greene · 1929

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Peter and his fearful twin brother Francis attend a birthday party which ends in tragedy.

Genre
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Themes
teachersteachersMore like thisLess of this
Setting
1920s1920sMore like thisLess of this
Mood
creepycreepyMore like thisLess of this
Audience
young adult
Length
short · 6 pages
Form
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