Malachi's Cove by Anthony Trollope
Malachi's Cove is a novel by Anthony Trollope that tells the story of a young man named Malachi who inherits a large sum of money and must navigate his way through a series of challenges and conflicts. The novel explores themes of identity, morality, and social class, as Malachi struggles to come to terms with his newfound wealth and status.
By Anthony Trollope · First published 1871 · Genre: Literature & Fiction, Short Stories, Coming of Age · 9,726 words
First lines
On the northern coast of Cornwall, between Tintagel and Bossiney, down to the very margin of the sea, there lived not long since an old man who got his living by saving seaweed from the waves, and selling it for manure. The cliffs there are bold and fine, and the sea beats in upon them from the north with a grand violence. I doubt whether it be not the finest morsel of cliff scenery in England, though it is beaten by many portions of the west coast of Ireland, and perhaps also by spots in Wales and Scotland. Cliffs should be nearly precipitous, they should be broken in their outlines, and should barely admit here and there of an insecure passage from the summit of the sand at their feet. The sea should come, if not up to them, at least very near to them, and then, above all things, the water below them should be blue, and not of that dead leaden colour which is so familiar to us in England. At Tintagel all these requisites are there, except that bright blue colour which is so lovely.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Anthony Trollope
- Date: 1871 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literature & Fiction, Short Stories, Coming of Age, Romance, Adventure
- Length: 9,726 words
- Structure: 1 section, 151 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Literature & Fiction — The book 'Malachi's Cove' is a classic literature novel, focusing on interpersonal relationships and moral decisions.
- Short Stories — The story of Mally and Barty could be contained and understood as a standalone narrative.
- Coming of Age — The main characters, Mally and Barty, experience significant personal growth and change throughout the story.
- Romance — The relationship between Mally and Barty involves romantic dynamics and elements.
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drama · romance · 19th century · British literature · social class · family dynamics · coastal setting · isolation · human relationships · conflict · redemption · character study