The Child of a God

Name: The Child of a God
Author: Basil Hall Chamberlain

The novel follows the story of a young girl named Namarie who is born to a goddess in ancient Mesopotamia. Despite being the child of a deity, Namarie faces challenges and hardships as she grows up, including being rejected by her mother and struggling to find her place in society. Throughout the novel, Chamberlain explores themes of identity, religion, and the role of women in ancient societies.

By Basil Hall Chamberlain · First published 1902 · Genre: Fantasy, Mythology, Adventure · 509 words

First lines

There was a very beautiful woman, who was still without a husband. A man had already been fixed upon to become her husband, but he had not yet lain with her. Nevertheless the woman suddenly was with child. For this reason she was greatly surprised. As for other people, they thought thus: "She has probably become with child through lying with some other man." That was what other people said. The man who was to be her husband was very angry. But he could not know whence it was that she was with child.

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Work type: Short story
Author: Basil Hall Chamberlain
Date: 1902 CE
Language: English
Genres: Fantasy, Mythology, Adventure, Historical Fiction
Length: 509 words
Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

Fantasy — The title suggests a supernatural being (a god) as a parent to a child, which implies a fantasy setting.
Mythology — The premise of a god as a parent can be associated with various mythologies where gods interact with mortals.
Adventure — Depending on the storyline, the child of a god typically undergoes various quests or trials, which is a key component in adventure narratives.
Historical Fiction — If the story is set in a specific historical period with historical accuracies, it can be classified as historical fiction.