Green Stockings by A.E.W. Mason
"Green Stockings" is a novel by A.E.W. Mason published in 1906. The story follows the life of a young woman named Hetty King, who is known for her beauty and her love of horses. Hetty's life takes an unexpected turn when she falls in love with a man named Dick Carless, who is already engaged to be married to someone else. Despite the challenges that come their way, Hetty and Dick are determined to be together, but their love is threatened by societal expectations and cultural norms. The novel explores themes of love, identity, and the struggles of women in a patriarchal society during the early 20th century.
By A.E.W. Mason · First published 1913 · Genre: Play, Comedy, Romance · 3 chapters · 38,225 words
First lines
SCENE: _A room in_ MR. FARADAY'S _country house; at the upper left corner a little room is recessed, in which is a folding card table and four chairs. Windows at back. On table are two decks of cards, an ashtray and two bridge-markers and pencils. Hanging over table, a shaded electrolier. There is no door, but people sitting at the card tables are practically off the stage, though they can be seen and heard.
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Green Stockings is listed on Textopian as a play by A.E.W. Mason, dated 1913 CE.
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- Work type: Play
- Author: A.E.W. Mason
- Date: 1913 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Play, Comedy, Romance, Drama
- Length: 38,225 words
- Structure: 3 chapters, 1,355 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Play — The book is actually a script for a stage play, featuring distinct acts and stage directions.
- Comedy — The storyline features humorous situations and language, which are characteristic of comedies.
- Romance — The plot primarily revolves around a love relationship and its complexities, which aligns with the romance genre.
- Drama — Despite the comedic elements, the book does involve the portrayal of serious and intense situations which makes it partly dramatic.
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