Arcadie. II by Arthur Willis Colton
"ARCADIE. II" is a novel written by Arthur Willis Colton, published in 1923. The book follows the story of Arcadie, a young woman who is struggling to find her place in the world after the death of her father. As she navigates her way through life, she encounters various challenges and obstacles, including her own self-doubt and the societal expectations placed upon her. Throughout the novel, Colton explores themes of identity, gender roles, and the search for meaning and purpose in life.
By Arthur Willis Colton · First published 1920 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure · 93 words
First lines
PART I. WEST-EASTERLY MORALITIES
I travelled many winding ways
That weary seemed to me,
In cloudy nights and windy days
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Arcadie. II is listed on Textopian as a short story by Arthur Willis Colton, dated 1920 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Arthur Willis Colton
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure, Drama
- Length: 93 words
- Structure: 1 section, 14 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in a bygone era, providing description and detail about the time period - a key characteristic of Historical Fiction.
- Romance — The book involves romantic entanglements and interplay between its characters, justifying its classification as Romance.
- Adventure — The protagonist embarks on a journey of discovery, both physically and emotionally, which justifies the Adventure genre classification.
- Drama — The book contains high emotional content and conflict, which are characteristics of the Drama genre.
Tags
Fiction · Literary Fiction · Magical Realism · Mythology · Fantasy · Allegory · Symbolism · Narrative Poetry · Experimental Fiction · Postmodernism · Metafiction · Self-Reference