Surrender by Edith Nesbit (1909)
The story revolves around a woman's all-consuming love for her partner, which leads her to surrender her values and morals. She is willing to sacrifice everything, including her dignity and self-respect, to be with the one she loves. The narrative explores the intense emotions and desires that drive her to abandon her sense of right and wrong, ultimately leading to a loss of autonomy and agency.
By Edith Nesbit · First published 1909 · Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Children's Literature · 139 words
First lines
OH, the nights were dark and cold, When my love was gone.
And life was hard to hold When my love was gone.
I was wise, I never gave What they teach a girl to save, But I wished myself his slave When my love was gone.
I was all alone at night When my love came home.
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Surrender is listed on Textopian as a short story by Edith Nesbit, dated 1909 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Edith Nesbit
- Date: 1909 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Children's Literature, Romance
- Length: 139 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The narrative involves magical elements and supernatural events.
- Adventure — The plot revolves around a journey and exploration.
- Children's Literature — The story is written in a manner suitable for young readers.
- Romance — Elements of love and relationships are present in the narrative.
Tags
Victorian Era · Family Drama · Social Class · Marriage · Infidelity · Adultery · Love Triangle · Romance · Tragedy · Melodrama · Women's Rights · Feminism