Colin by E.F. Benson (2023)

Name: Colin
Author: E.F. Benson

Colin is a novel written by E.F. Benson and published in 1907. It tells the story of Colin Clout, a young man who falls in love with a beautiful woman named Diana. The book explores themes such as love, betrayal, and redemption.

By E.F. Benson · First published 2023 · Genre: Romance, Drama, Historical Fiction · 14 chapters · 133,295 words

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Neither superstition nor spiritual aspiration signified anything particular to the Staniers, and for many generations now they had been accustomed to regard their rather sinister family legend with cynical complacency. Age had stolen the strength from it, as from some long-cellared wine, and in the Victorian era they would, to take their collective voice, have denied that, either drunk or sober, they believed it. But it was vaguely pleasant to have so antique a guarantee that they would be so sumptuously looked after in this world, while as for the next.

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Work type: Novel
Author: E.F. Benson
Date: 2023 CE
Language: English
Genres: Romance, Drama, Historical Fiction, Psychological Fiction
Length: 133,295 words
Structure: 14 chapters, 2,182 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

Romance — The central theme of the book revolves around love and romantic relationships.
Drama — The characters and plot consist of complications, conflicts, and resolutions typically found in a dramatic narrative.
Historical Fiction — The story is set in the past, specifically during the pre-war era, implying elements of historical fiction.
Psychological Fiction — The narrative examines and depicts the psychological states of various characters.