The Brothers by A.C. Benson (1904)
The Brothers is a novel by A.C. Benson that was first published in 1907. It tells the story of two brothers, Philip and Stephen, who are vastly different in personality and outlook on life. Philip is a romantic and artistic soul, while Stephen is a practical and rational one. The novel explores their complex relationship and how it evolves over time as they navigate the challenges of adulthood. With its themes of family dynamics, identity formation, and the tension between creativity and logic, The Brothers is a thought-provoking and engaging read that continues to resonate with readers today.
By A.C. Benson · First published 1904 · Genre: Fiction, Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction · 5,165 words
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There was once a great Lord of Yorkshire, the Baron de Benoit, who had two sons named Henry and Christopher. Their mother was long dead; Henry was a bold and careless boy, courageous and fearless, outspoken to every one, yet loving none; fond of the chase, restless, and never weary; but Christopher was a timid and weakly child, with a heart for all; dreaming of great deeds which he feared to do; while Henry dreamed not, but did whatever he undertook, great things or small. Christopher sate much with the old priest, or with the women; when the minstrels played in the hall, his heart was lifted up within him; and he loved to loiter alone in the woods in springtime, to look in the open faces of the flowers, and to listen for the songs of birds. The Baron was a rough good-natured man, who ruled his estates diligently; and he loved Henry well, but Christopher he despised in his heart, and often said that he was a girl spoiled in the making.
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The Brothers is listed on Textopian as a short story by A.C. Benson, dated 1904 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: A.C. Benson
- Date: 1904 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Classics, Adventure
- Length: 5,165 words
- Structure: 1 section, 45 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — The Brothers is a work of prose fiction, telling a story that was invented by the author.
- Literary Fiction — The detailed plotting and the narrative style that puts a focus on internal character thoughts frames this novel as a work of literary fiction.
- Historical Fiction — The setting of the novel in a past era and the focus on the historical context situates it in the historical fiction genre.
- Classics — As a novel that has stood the test of time and continues to be influential, it can be classified under 'classics'.
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