Mrs. Amworth by E.F. Benson
Mrs. Amworth is a novel written by E.F. Benson and published in 1924. It tells the story of a young woman named Mrs. Amworth who lives with her husband, Mr. Amworth, in a small English village. The book explores themes such as marriage, class, and social norms during the early 20th century.
By E.F. Benson · Genre: Horror, Gothic Fiction, Short Stories · 6,994 words
First lines
The village of Maxley, where, last summer and autumn, these strange events took place, lies on a heathery and pine-clad upland of Sussex. In all England you could not find a sweeter and saner situation. Should the wind blow from the south, it comes laden with the spices of the sea; to the east high downs protect it from the inclemencies of March; and from the west and north the breezes which reach it travel over miles of aromatic forest and heather. The village itself is insignificant enough in point of population, but rich in amenities and beauty.
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Mrs. Amworth is listed on Textopian as a short story by E.F. Benson, dated Date unknown.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: E.F. Benson
- Date: Date unknown
- Language: English
- Genres: Horror, Gothic Fiction, Short Stories
- Length: 6,994 words
- Structure: 1 section, 98 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Horror — The main theme of the book displays classic horror elements as it involves a vampire causing terror in a small town.
- Gothic Fiction — The dark tones of the story as well as its supernatural elements are characteristic of the Gothic Fiction genre.
- Short Stories — 'Mrs. Amworth' is a part of Benson's collection of short stories which lends to this categorization.
Tags
mystery · supernatural · gothic · suspense · psychological · drama · intrigue · paranormal · character study · social commentary · Victorian · English literature