Ophelia by E.H. Knatchbull-Hugessen
Ophelia by E. H. Knatchbull-Hugessen is a novel that tells the story of Ophelia, a young woman who falls in love with Hamlet and becomes his mistress. The book explores themes such as love, betrayal, and revenge.
By E.H. Knatchbull-Hugessen · First published 1889 · Genre: Fiction, Classic Literature, Drama · 20,287 words
First lines
Next to an insane Giant there is nothing more terrible than a mad Pigmy. It was therefore a dreadful event for all people concerned when the King of the Pigmies went out of his senses. The disease came on gradually, and was not immediately discovered.
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Ophelia is listed on Textopian as a novella by E.H. Knatchbull-Hugessen, dated 1889 CE.
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- Work type: Novella
- Author: E.H. Knatchbull-Hugessen
- Date: 1889 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Classic Literature, Drama, Romantic, Tragedy
- Length: 20,287 words
- Structure: 1 section, 265 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — Ophelia, written by E.H. Knatchbull-Hugessen, is a novel and falls under the fiction genre.
- Classic Literature — Given its original publication year and its enduring popularity, the book can be categorised as Classic Literature.
- Drama — The narrative revolves around conflicts and emotional tension, making it relevant to the drama genre.
- Romantic — Elements of love and romantic relationships are integral to the story, thereby placing it within the romantic literature genre.
Tags
tragedy · romance · Shakespearean · female protagonist · literary adaptation · historical fiction · drama · identity · mental health · loss · betrayal · family dynamics