A Man for A' That
A Man For A' That is a novel written by Arthur Willis Colton, first published in 1936. The story follows the life of a man named John Galt, who is struggling to find his place in the world after the death of his father. Throughout the book, Galt grapples with the challenges of adulthood, including financial struggles and personal relationships. Despite these obstacles, he remains determined to succeed and make a name for himself. What is the main theme of A Man For A' That?
By Arthur Willis Colton · First published 1934 · Genre: Fiction, Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction · 3,851 words
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COMPANY A was cut up at Antietam, so that there was not enough of it left for useful purposes, and Deacon Andrew Terrell became a member of Company G, which nicknamed him "is huliness." Company A came from Dutchess County. There was a little white church in the village of Brewster, and a little white house with a meagre porch where that good woman, Mrs. Terrell, had stood and shed several tears as the deacon walked away down the street, looking extraordinary in his regimentals. She dried her eyes, settled down to her sewing in that quiet south window, and hoped he would remember to keep his feet dry and not lose the cough drops. That part of Dutchess County was a bit of New England spilled over. New England has been spilling over these many years.
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A Man for A' That is listed on Textopian as a short story by Arthur Willis Colton, dated 1934 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Arthur Willis Colton
- Date: 1934 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Length: 3,851 words
- Structure: 1 section, 63 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Fiction — As 'A Man for A' That' is a narrative story about the life and experiences of a man, it is primarily classified as a work of fiction.
- Literary Fiction — The book is characterized by an in-depth exploration of character and society, a hallmark of literary fiction.
- Historical Fiction — The story is written during and attached to a specific period and events in history, making it part of the historical fiction genre.
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Romance · Adventure · Historical Fiction · Scotland · Highlands · Love Story · Mystery · Thriller · Fantasy · Magic · Supernatural · Gothic