The Wheel of Love by Antonio Hope
The novel follows the story of a young woman named Maria, who is in love with a man named Carlos. However, their love is forbidden due to social and cultural norms. Despite the obstacles, Maria and Carlos continue to see each other in secret, leading to a tragic ending.
By Antonio Hope · First published 1987 · Genre: Romance, Drama, Literary Fiction · 13 chapters · 31,363 words
First lines
AT first sight they had as little reason for being unhappy as it is possible to have in a world half full of sorrow. They were young and healthy; half a dozen times they had each declared the other more than common good-looking; they both had, and never knew what it was not to have, money enough for comfort and, in addition that divine little superfluity wherefrom joys are born. The house was good to look at and good to live in; there were horses to ride, the river to go a-rowing on, and a big box from Mudie's every week. No one worried them; Miss Bussey was generally visiting the poor; or, as was the case at this moment, asleep in her arm-chair, with Paul, the terrier, in his basket beside her, and the cat on her lap. Lastly, they were plighted lovers, and John was staying with Miss Bussey for the express purpose of delighting and being delighted by his fiancee, Mary Travers. For these and all their mercies certainly they should have been truly thankful.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Antonio Hope
- Date: 1987 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Drama, Literary Fiction, Psychological, Coming-of-age
- Length: 31,363 words
- Structure: 13 chapters, 1,173 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Romance — The title of the book, 'THE WHEEL OF LOVE', suggests strong elements of romance and relationships.
- Drama — The concept of a 'wheel' implies fluctuating situations and states of being, thus indicating dramatic narratives.
- Literary Fiction — The title suggests an exploration of human emotions and experiences, which is typical in literary fiction.
- Psychological — The 'wheel of love' can also represent an exploration of psychological aspects of love and relationships.
Tags
Romance · Love Triangle · Family Drama · Self-Discovery · Personal Growth · Relationship Dynamics · Emotional Journey · Happiness · Inspiration · Motivation · Empowerment · Spirituality
Contents
- THE VIRTUOUS HYPOCRITES
- SYMPATHY IN SORROW
- A PROVIDENTIAL DISCLOSURE
- THE TALE OF A POSTMARK
- A SECOND EDITION
- A MAN WITH A THEORY
- THE SIGHTS OF AVIGNON
- MR. AND MRS. ASHFORTH (1)
- MR. AND MRS. ASHFORTH (2)
- MR. AND NOT MRS. ASHFORTH
- A DYNAMITE OUTRAGE
- ANOTHER!
- FAITHFUL TO DEATH