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Richard Connell wrote the short story 'The Most Dangerous ______'
Richard Connell wrote the short story 'The Most Dangerous ______'
Game
The story features a big-game hunter from ______ City
The story features a big-game hunter from ______ City
New York
The Russian aristocrat hunts the protagonist on an ______ island
The Russian aristocrat hunts the protagonist on an ______ island
abandoned
The story is inspired by big-game hunting safaris in ______ and South America
The story is inspired by big-game hunting safaris in ______ and South America
The 1932 film adaptation of the story is titled 'The Most Dangerous ______'
The 1932 film adaptation of the story is titled 'The Most Dangerous ______'
Who is the author of the short story 'The Most Dangerous Game'?
Who is the author of the short story 'The Most Dangerous Game'?
Where does the story take place?
Where does the story take place?
What is the alternative title of the short story 'The Most Dangerous Game'?
What is the alternative title of the short story 'The Most Dangerous Game'?
What is the 1932 film adaptation of the story titled?
What is the 1932 film adaptation of the story titled?
What award did the short story 'The Most Dangerous Game' win upon its publication?
What award did the short story 'The Most Dangerous Game' win upon its publication?
What is the setting of 'The Most Dangerous Game'?
What is the setting of 'The Most Dangerous Game'?
What is the alternative title of 'The Most Dangerous Game'?
What is the alternative title of 'The Most Dangerous Game'?
Which film adaptation of 'The Most Dangerous Game' starred Joel McCrea, Leslie Banks, and Fay Wray?
Which film adaptation of 'The Most Dangerous Game' starred Joel McCrea, Leslie Banks, and Fay Wray?
What type of hunting safaris inspired the story 'The Most Dangerous Game'?
What type of hunting safaris inspired the story 'The Most Dangerous Game'?
What prestigious award did 'The Most Dangerous Game' win upon its publication?
What prestigious award did 'The Most Dangerous Game' win upon its publication?
Richard Connell wrote the short story 'The Most Dangerous ______'
Richard Connell wrote the short story 'The Most Dangerous ______'
The Russian aristocrat hunts the protagonist on an ______ island
The Russian aristocrat hunts the protagonist on an ______ island
What prestigious award did 'The Most Dangerous Game' win upon its publication?
What prestigious award did 'The Most Dangerous Game' win upon its publication?
The story is inspired by big-game hunting safaris in ______ and South America
The story is inspired by big-game hunting safaris in ______ and South America
Which film adaptation of 'The Most Dangerous Game' starred Joel McCrea, Leslie Banks, and Fay Wray?
Which film adaptation of 'The Most Dangerous Game' starred Joel McCrea, Leslie Banks, and Fay Wray?
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Study Notes
Overview of "The Most Dangerous Game"
- Written by Richard Connell, first published on January 19, 1924, in Collier's magazine.
- The story is also known as "The Hounds of Zaroff."
- Illustrations were provided by Wilmot Emerton Heitland.
Plot Summary
- Centers on a big-game hunter from New York City who accidentally swims to an isolated Caribbean island after falling from a yacht.
- The protagonist becomes the prey of a Russian aristocrat, creating a suspenseful narrative of survival and chase.
Inspirations and Themes
- Influenced by big-game hunting safaris in Africa and South America, which gained popularity among affluent Americans in the 1920s.
- Explores themes of civilization versus savagery, the hunter becoming the hunted, and moral ambiguity in the pursuit of sport.
Adaptations and Legacy
- Adapted into various media, notably the 1932 RKO Pictures film featuring Joel McCrea, Leslie Banks, and Fay Wray.
- Featured in a 1943 CBS Radio episode of Suspense, narrated by Orson Welles.
- Recognized as potentially the "most popular short story ever written in English."
Awards and Public Domain Status
- Won the O.Henry Award shortly after publication.
- Currently in the public domain, allowing for widespread accessibility and adaptations.
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