Surrender by Edith Nesbit (1909)

Name: Surrender
Author: Edith Nesbit

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

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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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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

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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.