Earl March by Alice Meynell (1907)
"Earl March" is a novel by Alice Meynell, first published in 1908. The story follows the life of Earl March, a young man who inherits a large estate from his recently deceased father. However, Earl's life takes a dramatic turn when he falls in love with a woman named Lady Betty, who is already engaged to another man. As Earl navigates this complicated situation, he must also confront the challenges of his newfound wealth and status, all while trying to do what is right for himself and those around him. Throughout the novel, Meynell explores themes of love, class, and social hierarchy, offering a nuanced and thought-provoking portrayal of life in early 20th-century England.
By Alice Meynell · First published 1907 · Genre: Fiction, Classic, Drama · 441 words
First lines
EARL MARCH looked on his dying child,
And, smit with grief to view her-
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Genres
- Fiction — The book is a fictional narration based on the character Earl March who is a fictional character.
- Classic — Given the author and the timeline when the book was written, it is a classic literature.
- Drama — The book includes dramatic elements as it narrates the social and personal conflicts of Earl March.
- Historical Fiction — While the book does not pinpoint a specific historical event, it presents a time period and its social customs, making it a historical fiction.
Tags
Romance · Fiction · Poetry · Classic Literature · Victorian Era · Symbolism · Nature Imagery · Melancholy · Love Story · Tragedy · Death · Loss
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Earl March is listed on Textopian as a short story by Alice Meynell, dated 1907 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Alice Meynell
- Date: 1907 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Classic, Drama, Historical Fiction
- Length: 441 words
- Structure: 1 section, 17 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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More by Alice Meynell
- Poems: SONNET -- MY HEART SHALL BE THY GARDEN (1903)
- Poems: SONNET -- THOUGHTS IN SEPARATION (1903)
- Poems: TO A POET (1903)
- Poems: SONG OF THE SPRING TO THE SUMMER: THE POET SINGS TO HER POET (1903)
- Poems: TO THE BELOVED (1903)
- Poems: MEDITATION (1903)
- Poems: TO THE BELOVED DEAD -- A LAMENT (1903)
- Poems: SONNET (1903)
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