In Trouble by Edith Nesbit (1905)
The story revolves around a young woman who has been abandoned by her lover after a romantic encounter in a field. The man has left without marrying her, citing her supposed "gay" nature as the reason. The woman is now pregnant and feels betrayed, realizing that she was deceived into believing he loved her. She is determined to take care of their child, even if it means working hard to provide for it. Throughout the narrative, the woman expresses her sorrow, anger, and sense of injustice, wondering how her lover could abandon them and whether he ever thinks about their situation.
By Edith Nesbit · First published 1905 · Genre: Children's Literature, Fantasy, Adventure · 360 words
First lines
IT'S all for nothing: I've lost him now.
I suppose it had to be; / But oh, I never thought it of him, / Nor he never thought it of me.
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In Trouble is listed on Textopian as a short story by Edith Nesbit, dated 1905 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Edith Nesbit
- Date: 1905 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Literature, Fantasy, Adventure
- Length: 360 words
- Structure: 1 section, 11 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Children's Literature — The book is primarily targeted towards young readers, with its simple language, moral lessons, and fantastical elements.
- Fantasy — The book contains magical elements and fantastical situations that are not found in the real world.
- Adventure — The plot involves a series of exciting events and challenges that the characters must overcome.
Tags
Children's Fiction · Classic Literature · Family Relationships · Friendship · Growing Up · Humor · Imagination · Juvenile Fiction · Kids' Adventure · Moral Lessons · Nostalgic · Old-Fashioned