A Romance of Wastdale

"A Romance of Wastdale" is a novel by A.E.W. Mason that tells the story of a young man named John Moreton who inherits a large fortune from his wealthy uncle. However, instead of using the inheritance to live a life of luxury, Moreton decides to retreat to the small village of Wastdale in the Lake District, where he becomes fascinated with the local people and their simple way of life. As he becomes more and more involved with the villagers, Moreton finds himself drawn into a romantic entanglement with a beautiful young woman named Dorothy, but their relationship is complicated by the strict social norms of the time. Ultimately, Moreton must confront the choices he has made and the consequences they have on his life and those around him.

By A.E.W. Mason · First published 1895 · Genre: Romance, Adventure, Drama · 10 chapters · 31,996 words

First lines

"Mrs. Jackson!"

Mrs. Jackson was feeding her ducks at the beck behind the house. But the kitchen door stood open, and she not only heard her name, but recognised the voice which shouted it.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: A.E.W. Mason
• Date: 1895 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Romance, Adventure, Drama
• Length: 31,996 words
• Structure: 10 chapters, 716 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

• Romance — The plot centers around a love story set in the Lake District, which implies a romantic genre.
• Adventure — The protagonist's journey through physical challenges and the rugged natural environment suggest adventure elements.
• Drama — The novel deals with moral dilemmas and intensely emotional situations, thus falling under the drama genre.

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Contents

• CHAPTER I
• CHAPTER II
• CHAPTER III
• CHAPTER IV
• CHAPTER V
• CHAPTER VI
• CHAPTER VII
• CHAPTER VIII
• CHAPTER IX
• CHAPTER X

More by A.E.W. Mason

• The Schoolmaster and Felicia (1906)
• The Right Thing (1900)
• The House of the Arrow (1924)
• The House in Lordship Lane (1946)
• The Courtship of Morrice Buckler (1896)
• At the Villa Rose (1910)
• The Witness for the Defence (1913)
• Ensign Knightley (1938)
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