Finis by Arthur Willis Colton (1920)

Name: Finis
Author: Arthur Willis Colton

The novel follows the story of a young man named John who is struggling to come to terms with his own mortality after a near-death experience. As he navigates his way through the world, he encounters various characters who challenge his beliefs and values, leading him to question everything he thought he knew about life and death. Ultimately, John must confront his own fears and insecurities in order to find peace and understanding.

By Arthur Willis Colton · First published 1920 · Genre: Fiction, Drama · 81 words

First lines

PART I. WEST-EASTERLY MORALITIES

The wind and the rain

And the sunshine again

And the murmur of flies at the window pane!

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Finis 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: Fiction, Drama
Length: 81 words
Structure: 1 section, 13 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Fiction — The book is a work of imagination, with invented or imaginary characters, events, and settings, which classifies it as fiction.
Drama — The book features intense and dramatic events intersecting with the characters' lives, placing it within the drama genre.