A Vision by Alan Sullivan (1970)
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By Alan Sullivan · First published 1970 · Genre: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Adventure · 338 words
First lines
Serie: The White Canoe And other Verse
To-night, sweetheart, when all about me lay
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A Vision is listed on Textopian as a short story by Alan Sullivan, dated 1970 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Alan Sullivan
- Date: 1970 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Adventure, Mystery
- Length: 338 words
- Structure: 1 section, 15 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The book description, synopsis, and other available information indicate that the main theme of the work revolves around futuristic concepts, exploration of alternative realities, and elements that are typically associated with the science fiction genre.
- Fantasy — Some aspects of the book, such as the depiction of extraordinary events and characters, the incorporation of magical elements, and intricate, imaginative world-building, appear to align with the conventions of the fantasy genre.
- Adventure — The narrative of the book entails a plot-driven exploration of new terrains and experiences that feature a significant amount of suspense, risk, and the overcoming of obstacles, traits which are closely aligned with the adventure genre.
- Mystery — Elements of mystery seem to be present as evidenced by the protagonist's journey in unraveling a task, secret, or enigmatic circumstance, which corresponds to the mystery genre.
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Fantasy · Urban Fantasy · Magic Realism · Supernatural · Mystery · Detective Fiction · Paranormal · Speculative Fiction · Alternate Reality · Surrealism · Dystopian · Science Fiction