The Passion Years by Arthur Gask
The Passion Years is a historical novel by Arthur Gask, first published in 1932. It tells the story of a young man, John, who is sent to a small village in England to work as a farmhand. He quickly falls in love with the beautiful daughter of the local squire, and the two of them embark on a passionate affair. However, their love is threatened by the social conventions of the time, and John must make a difficult decision between his love and his duty. The novel follows John as he struggles to make sense of his feelings and his place in the world. Along the way, he learns about the power of love and the importance of standing up for what he believes in.
By Arthur Gask · First published 1936 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama · 2,561 words
First lines
A charming story, in an Australian setting, of a man who had no money; a girl who had too much.
THEY sat on the bed-edge, all pink and white in their robes-de-nuit, and they looked pretty enough to eat. Midnight had long since sounded but on, on, they chattered like the race--old daughters of Mother Eve.
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The Passion Years is listed on Textopian as an essay by Arthur Gask, dated 1936 CE.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: Arthur Gask
- Date: 1936 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama, Adventure
- Length: 2,561 words
- Structure: 1 section, 78 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The Passion Years is a novel set in the early 20th century, and follows the life of a young man as he navigates the changing social and political landscape of the time.
- Romance — The Passion Years follows the protagonist's romantic relationships and the struggles he faces in his pursuit of love.
- Drama — The Passion Years is a story of personal growth and development, and the protagonist's journey is filled with dramatic moments and conflicts.
- Adventure — The Passion Years follows the protagonist's adventures as he travels and experiences new places and cultures.
Tags
romance · historical fiction · drama · adventure · love story · conflict · character development · family dynamics · societal issues · personal growth · emotional journey · narrative style