In this assignment, I want to start with a quick introduction of the author, Jeffrey Archer, with of course followed up by his short story: “A Wasted Hour”. Afterward, there will be an analysis focusing on the narration and points of view, themes, message, and characterization. I’ll end the whole assignment with a conclusion.
Jeffrey Howard Archer, born 15 April 1940, is an English novelist, former politician, and peer of the realm. A peer of the Realm is a member of the highest aristocratic social order, outside the ruling dynasty of the kingdom. Jeffrey Howard Archer wasn’t an author all his life. Before becoming an author, he was a Member of Parliament from 1969 to 1974. He did not seek re-election after a financial scandal that left him almost bankrupt. He revived his fortunes as a best-selling novelist. He has become so famous and professional, that his books have sold millions of copies worldwide, in fact, they have sold around 330 million copies.
The short story; A wasted Hour is about a young Stanford student whose name is Kelley. Kelley is an aspiring writer, through the last 3 years she got a lift or more said: Hitchhiking, her way back to campus. Mostly because of saving money, but also hoping to find new people who got exciting stories to tell. In the short story, she encounters an alluring man, with a very amusing story to tell.
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