The Thrush by Arthur Willis Colton
The Thrush is a novel that explores the themes of love, loss, and redemption through the story of a young man named John. After his mother's death, John becomes estranged from his father and sets out on a journey to find himself and discover the true meaning of life. Along the way, he meets a woman named Mary who helps him confront his past and find peace. Please provide your question or request.
By Arthur Willis Colton · First published 1923 · Genre: Fiction, Adventure, Nature · 132 words
First lines
PART I. WEST-EASTERLY MORALITIES
I heard a wood thrush singing late and long
In the warm silence of the afternoon,
And drew more near to hear his secret croon
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The Thrush is listed on Textopian as a short story by Arthur Willis Colton, dated 1923 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Arthur Willis Colton
- Date: 1923 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Adventure, Nature, Action
- Length: 132 words
- Structure: 1 section, 15 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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- Fiction — The book 'The Thrush' by Arthur Willis Colton is a work of fiction, entirely created from the author's imagination.
- Adventure — Elements of adventure such as unusual experiences, risk-taking, and exploration are present in the book.
- Nature — The title suggests the possibility of themes related to nature, as a thrush is a type of bird.
- Action — The book contains a series of events that involve conflicts and resolution, thus categorizing it under the action genre.
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adventure · fantasy · magic · mythology · quest · supernatural · symbolism · allegory · folklore · legend · myth · fable