John Charringtons Wedding
The novel follows the story of John Charrington, a young man who is about to be married to a woman he does not love. He is in love with another woman, but his family has arranged the marriage for him. On the day of his wedding, John is visited by a mysterious stranger who tells him that he can have the woman he loves if he will give up his inheritance. John agrees, and the stranger takes him to a magical world where he can be with the woman he loves. John and his beloved live happily in the magical world, but eventually they must return to the real world. John discovers that his inheritance has been taken away, and he must now find a way to make a living. He eventually finds a job as a clerk in a lawyer's office, and he and his beloved are able to marry and live happily ever after. The novel is a classic example of Edith Nesbit's writing style, which combines elements of fantasy and realism. It is a charming story of love and sacrifice, and it is sure to delight readers of all ages.
By Edith Nesbit · First published 1924 · Genre: Romance, Fiction, Historical Fiction · 2,854 words
First lines
No one ever thought that May Forster would marry John Charrington; but he thought differently, and things which John Charrington intended had a queer way of coming to pass. He asked her to marry him before he went up to Oxford. She laughed and refused him. He asked her again next time he came home. Again she laughed, tossed her dainty blonde head and again refused. A third time he asked her; she said it was becoming a confirmed bad habit, and laughed at him more than ever.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Edith Nesbit
- Date: 1924 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Drama
- Length: 2,854 words
- Structure: 1 section, 103 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Romance — The title of the book implies a romantic plot, as it is centered around a wedding.
- Fiction — The book is a work of fiction, as it is written by Edith Nesbit.
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in a historical context, as it was written by Edith Nesbit in the early 20th century.
- Drama — The book is likely to contain dramatic elements, as it is centered around a wedding.
Tags
romance · marriage · fantasy · Edith Nesbit · short story · love · supernatural · wedding · British literature · 19th century · relationships · humor