One Hour by Arthur Willis Colton
"ONE HOUR" is a novella written by Arthur Willis Colton in 1920. The story follows the life of a young man named John, who is given one hour to live his life to the fullest after being diagnosed with a terminal illness. In this short time frame, John reflects on his past mistakes and regrets, and sets out to achieve his long-held dreams before he dies. The novella explores themes of mortality, regret, and the importance of living in the present moment.
By Arthur Willis Colton · First published 1920 · Genre: Fiction, Adventure, Drama · 67 words
First lines
PART I. WEST-EASTERLY MORALITIES
The sun shall go darkly his way, the skies
Be lampless of stars, and the moon with sighs
Of her years complain,
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One Hour 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, Adventure, Drama
- Length: 67 words
- Structure: 1 section, 10 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Confusing
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Genres
- Fiction — The book 'ONE HOUR' generally falls under the genre of fiction. The characters and storyline are the invention of the author Arthur Willis Colton.
- Adventure — Elements of adventure can be found throughout the story, as characters often find themselves involved in unexpected and dangerous situations.
- Drama — The book also contains dramatic elements, with an emphasis on emotional connections and conflicts between characters.
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Time travel · Science fiction · Fiction · Adventure · Mystery · Suspense · Thriller · Romance · Drama · Hour · Limited time · Countdown