Pointed Roofs by Dorothy M. Richardson

"Pointed Roofs" is the first novel in Dorothy M. Richardson's "Pilgrimage" series. It follows the experiences of Miriam Henderson, a young woman navigating her life in early 20th-century England. The narrative explores her thoughts, feelings, and perceptions as she moves from her home to a boarding school where she works as a teacher. The novel delves into themes of identity, gender, and the complexities of modern life, employing a stream-of-consciousness style to reflect Miriam's inner life and her observations of the world around her.

By Dorothy M. Richardson · First published 1915 · Genre: Modernist Fiction, Autobiographical Fiction, Psychological Fiction · 10 chapters · 67,318 words

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Miriam left the gaslit hall and went slowly upstairs. The March twilight lay upon the landings, but the staircase was almost dark. The top landing was quite dark and silent. There was no one about. It would be quiet in her room. She could sit by the fire and be quiet and think things over until Eve and Harriett came back with the parcels. She would have time to think about the journey and decide what she was going to say to the Fräulein.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Dorothy M. Richardson
• Date: 1915 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Modernist Fiction, Autobiographical Fiction, Psychological Fiction, Literary Fiction, Coming-of-Age
• Length: 67,318 words
• Structure: 10 chapters, 1,189 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

• Modernist Fiction — The novel employs stream-of-consciousness techniques and explores the inner thoughts of its characters, characteristic of modernist literature.
• Autobiographical Fiction — The narrative reflects Richardson's own experiences and perspectives, blurring the lines between fiction and autobiography.
• Psychological Fiction — The focus on the characters' mental states and emotional experiences aligns with the psychological genre.
• Literary Fiction — The emphasis on character development and thematic depth places it within the literary fiction category.

Tags

Modernist Novel · Stream-of-Consciousness · Autobiographical Fiction · Psychological Insight · Inner Monologue · Female Protagonist · Coming of Age · Social Commentary · Intellectualism · Philosophical Themes · Existential Crisis · Self-Discovery

Contents

• CHAPTER I
• CHAPTER II
• CHAPTER III
• CHAPTER IV
• CHAPTER V
• CHAPTER VI
• CHAPTER VII
• CHAPTER VIII
• CHAPTER IX
• CHAPTER X

More by Dorothy M. Richardson

• Backwater (1931)
• The Tunnel (1919)
• Honeycomb (1915)
• Interim (1920)
• Deadlock (1921)
• Revolving Lights (1923)
• The Trap (1925)
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