St Catherine's
The novel follows the life of Catherine, a young woman who lives in a small town in England during World War II. Catherine is a shy and introverted person who finds it difficult to connect with others. She spends most of her time alone, reading books and writing in her journal. One day, she meets a man named Tom, who is stationed nearby as part of the war effort. They develop a close friendship, but Catherine's fear of intimacy and commitment threatens their relationship. As the war rages on, Catherine must confront her fears and learn to open up to others in order to find happiness and fulfillment.
By Arthur Willis Colton · First published 1920 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Drama, Romance · 3,599 words
First lines
ST. CATHERINE'S was the life work of an old priest, who is remembered now and presently will be forgotten. There are gargoyles over the entrance aside, with their mouths open to express astonishment. They spout rain water at times, but you need not get under them; and there are towers, and buttresses, a great clock, a gilded cross, and roofs that go dimly heavenward.
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St Catherine's 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, Drama, Romance, Religious Fiction, Literary Fiction
- Length: 3,599 words
- Structure: 1 section, 70 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in a historical time period and features real events and settings from that time.
- Drama — The plot primarily focuses on the emotional relationships and experiences of the characters.
- Romance — There is a strong romantic subplot throughout the story.
- Religious Fiction — The book explores religious themes and the protagonist’s journey of faith.
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Fiction · Novel · Literary Fiction · Contemporary Fiction · Family Saga · Romance · Drama · Mystery · Thriller · Suspense · Historical Fiction · 19th Century