Christmas Day at Kirkby Cottage
Anthony Trollope's "Christmas Day at Kirkby Cottage" is a novella that follows the lives of the inhabitants of a small village in England on Christmas Day. The story explores themes of family, community, and the passing of time, as the characters navigate their daily routines and interactions with one another.
By Anthony Trollope · First published 1862 · Genre: Victorian Literature, Historical Fiction, Holiday Fiction · 15,351 words
First lines
"After all, Christmas is a bore! "
"Even though you should think so, Mr. Archer, pray do not say so here. "
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Christmas Day at Kirkby Cottage is listed on Textopian as a short story by Anthony Trollope, dated 1862 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Anthony Trollope
- Date: 1862 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Victorian Literature, Historical Fiction, Holiday Fiction, Drama, Romantic Fiction
- Length: 15,351 words
- Structure: 1 section, 188 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Victorian Literature — This book is written by Anthony Trollope, who was a Victorian novelist known for his detailed portrayal of British society during this era.
- Historical Fiction — Given that the book is set in the Victorian era, it falls within the genre of historical fiction.
- Holiday Fiction — The plot and setting of the book revolve around Christmas day, thus making it a holiday-themed novel.
- Drama — The book includes dramatic situations and character studies that qualify it as a drama.
Tags
Christmas · holiday · family · tradition · cottage · rural · England · festivity · community · relationships · narrative · seasonal