A Question by Alan Sullivan (1987)
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By Alan Sullivan · First published 1987 · Genre: Drama, Psychological Fiction, Literary Fiction · 212 words
First lines
Serie: The White Canoe And other Verse
Pale Moon, whose tranquil orb resplendent sails
The ethereal main; thy curved prow
For ever braving the celestial gales,
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A Question is listed on Textopian as a short story by Alan Sullivan, dated 1987 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Alan Sullivan
- Date: 1987 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Drama, Psychological Fiction, Literary Fiction
- Length: 212 words
- Structure: 1 section, 13 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Confusing
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Genres
- Drama — The book primarily focuses on individual's internal conflict and emotional struggles, which are characteristic aspects of the Drama genre.
- Psychological Fiction — The narrative delves deeply into the mind of the protagonist, exploring his psychological complexities, which is indicative of the Psychological Fiction genre.
- Literary Fiction — The book exhibits a strong focus on character development and evocative language, elements typically associated with Literary Fiction.
Tags
philosophical · thought-provoking · intriguing · mysterious · enigmatic · metaphysical · existential · contemplative · introspective · psychological · emotive · cerebral