Loaded Dice by Charles Dickens
"Loaded Dice" by Charles Dickens is a novella that tells the story of a man named John Willet, who becomes embroiled in a series of events involving his daughter's marriage and a mysterious stranger. The story explores themes of family dynamics, social class, and the consequences of one's actions.
By Charles Dickens · First published 1846 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Drama, Romance · 5,743 words
First lines
Several years ago, I made a tour through some of the Southern Counties of England with a friend. We travelled in an open carriage, stopping for a few hours a day, or a week, as it might be, wherever there was anything to be seen; and we generally got through one stage before breakfast, because it gave our horses rest, and ourselves the chance of enjoying the brown bread, new milk, and fresh eggs of those country road-side inns, which are fast becoming subjects for archeological investigation.
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Loaded Dice is listed on Textopian as a short story by Charles Dickens, dated 1846 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Charles Dickens
- Date: 1846 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Drama, Romance, Tragedy, Historical Fiction
- Length: 5,743 words
- Structure: 1 section, 63 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The book explores complex themes of morality, family dynamics, and societal expectations, characteristic of literary fiction.
- Drama — The narrative contains intense emotional conflicts and character-driven plots, typical of dramatic literature.
- Romance — The story includes romantic elements, particularly the relationships between Charles and Emily, and the tragic love story involving Herbert.
- Tragedy — The plot culminates in tragic events, including death and despair, aligning with the conventions of tragedy.
Tags
gambling · deception · morality · victorian · society · class · greed · fate · chance · consequences · human nature · conflict