The Rest Cure by E.W. Hornung (1897)
The Rest Cure is a novel by E.W. Hornung that follows the story of a man who takes a rest cure in order to recover from a nervous breakdown. The book explores themes of mental health, recovery, and self-discovery.
By E.W. Hornung · First published 1897 · Genre: Mystery, Adventure, Historical Fiction · 8,049 words
First lines
I had not seen Raffles for a month or more, and I was sadly in need of his advice. My life was being made a burden to me by a wretch who had obtained a bill of sale over the furniture in Mount Street, and it was only by living elsewhere that I could keep the vulpine villain from my door. This cost ready money, and my balance at the bank was sorely in need of another lift from Raffles. Yet, had he been in my shoes, he could not have vanished more effectually than he had done, both from the face of the town and from the ken of all who knew him.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: E.W. Hornung
- Date: 1897 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Adventure, Historical Fiction
- Length: 8,049 words
- Structure: 1 section, 120 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The narrative revolves around solving a problem or a crime, with clues and suspense driving the plot.
- Adventure — The story involves physical challenges, travels, and exploration, often in exotic or dangerous locations.
- Historical Fiction — The setting and context are based on a specific historical period, influencing the characters and plot.
Tags
psychological · drama · mystery · suspense · mental health · isolation · narrative · character study · tension · conflict · recovery · treatment