Curare Sepultos
The novel follows the story of a young man named John who returns to his hometown after serving in World War I. He finds that his father has passed away, and his mother has remarried to a man he does not get along with. John struggles to come to terms with his father's death and his new stepfather, while also trying to find his place in the world. Character Analysis: John is the protagonist of the novel and is portrayed as a complex and nuanced character. He is haunted by his experiences in the war and struggles to adjust to civilian life. His relationship with his mother and stepfather is strained, and he finds himself feeling isolated and disconnected from those around him. Themes: The novel explores themes of grief, loss, and the struggle to find one's place in the world after experiencing trauma. It also touches on the idea of identity and how it is shaped by our experiences and relationships. Symbolism: The novel makes use of various symbols, including the curare plant, which represents John's feelings of entrapment and helplessness. The river that runs through the town serves as a symbol of change and transformation. Style: Colton's writing style is descriptive and evocative, with a focus on the emotional and psychological states of the characters. He uses vivid imagery and language to convey the mood and atmosphere of the novel.
By Arthur Willis Colton · First published 1920 · Genre: Suspense, Mystery, Horror · 158 words
First lines
PART I. WEST-EASTERLY MORALITIES
_Id cinerem aut Manis credis curare sepultos?_
"Do you think their spirits care
For their ashes and their tombs?"
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Curare Sepultos 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: Suspense, Mystery, Horror, Thriller, Historical Fiction
- Length: 158 words
- Structure: 1 section, 20 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Similar titles
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- The Ashes Of Madame Blavatsky by Ambrose Bierce
- The Soul Scar by Arthur B. Reeve
- Fallen by Ambrose Bierce
- Two Of The Damned by Ambrose Bierce
- The House by Arthur Willis Colton
Genres
- Suspense — Given author's previous works and title's direct translation 'to cure the buried', the book likely contains suspenseful elements around grave-digging or mortuary mysteries.
- Mystery — The title suggests a potential plot line revolving around secrets or uncovering unknown information, leading to the classification under the mystery genre.
- Horror — The title 'CURARE SEPULTOS', translating to 'to cure the buried', suggests a possible theme of dealing with the dead, commonly a theme found in horror novels.
- Thriller — Possible high tension and suspenseful events/threats in the story suggest a thriller genre.
Tags
Gothic fiction · horror · supernatural · mystery · thriller · psychological horror · haunting · ghost story · paranormal · suspense · thrilling · chilling