Trehill Well by Charles Kingsley
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By Charles Kingsley · First published 1870 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama · 373 words
First lines
There stood a low and ivied roof, As gazing rustics tell, In times of chivalry and song 'Yclept the holy well.
Above the ivies' branchlets gray In glistening clusters shone; While round the base the grass-blades bright And spiry foxglove sprung.
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Trehill Well is listed on Textopian as a short story by Charles Kingsley, dated 1870 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Charles Kingsley
- Date: 1870 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama, Adventure, Coming of Age
- Length: 373 words
- Structure: 1 section, 12 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The novel is set in a historical period and includes a number of historical figures and events, blending the line between fact and fiction.
- Romance — Several plotlines in the novel revolve around romantic relationships and love interests, making it relevant to the romance genre.
- Drama — The novel deals with a number of dramatic and serious subjects, and employs a wealth of dramatic techniques, making it a relevant example of a dramatic novel.
- Adventure — The story involves a fair amount of suspense, action, and adventurous elements, making it fit into the adventure genre.
Tags
nature · rural · water · community · friendship · adventure · mystery · exploration · self-discovery · family · tradition · folklore