Hunted Down by Charles Dickens
The story follows the life of a young man named Markham, who is forced to flee his home after being falsely accused of a crime he did not commit. He is pursued by a relentless detective, who is determined to bring him to justice. Markham is eventually forced to take refuge in a small village, where he meets a kindly old man who takes him in and helps him to hide from his pursuer. The old man, however, is not what he seems, and soon Markham finds himself in a desperate situation. The story follows Markham as he struggles to survive and evade capture, while also trying to prove his innocence. In the end, he is able to do both, and the story ends with a happy ending.
By Charles Dickens · First published 1870 · Genre: Mystery, Gothic Fiction, Romance · 5 chapters · 8,654 words
First lines
Most of us see some romances in life. In my capacity as Chief Manager of a Life Assurance Office, I think I have within the last thirty years seen more romances than the generality of men, however unpromising the opportunity may, at first sight, seem.
As I have retired, and live at my ease, I possess the means that I used to want, of considering what I have seen, at leisure. My experiences have a more remarkable aspect, so reviewed, than they had when they were in progress. I have come home from the Play now, and can recall the scenes of the Drama upon which the curtain has fallen, free from the glare, bewilderment, and bustle of the Theatre.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Charles Dickens
- Date: 1870 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Gothic Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction
- Length: 8,654 words
- Structure: 5 chapters, 226 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The title 'Hunted Down' implies a sense of mystery and suspense, as the protagonist is being pursued by an unknown force.
- Gothic Fiction — Charles Dickens is known for his gothic writing style, which often includes elements of mystery and suspense.
- Romance — Romance is a common theme in Charles Dickens' works, and could be present in 'Hunted Down' as well.
- Historical Fiction — Charles Dickens often wrote about historical events and figures, and 'Hunted Down' could be set in a historical context.
Tags
mystery · suspense · crime · detective · narrative · Victorian · literature · moral dilemmas · character study · social commentary · dark themes · redemption
Contents
- Chapter 1
- Chapter 2
- Chapter 3
- Chapter 4
- Chapter 5