Love and Business by Edmund Gosse
The novel explores the complexities of a romantic relationship between two individuals from different social classes. The protagonist, a young man from a lower-middle-class family, falls in love with a woman from an aristocratic background. As their romance blossoms, they face obstacles due to their differing social statuses and the disapproval of the woman's family.
By Edmund Gosse · First published 1902 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Epistolary, Poetry · 2,351 words
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LOVE AND BUSINESS: _in a Collection of occasionary Verse and epistolary Prose not hitherto published. By Mr. George Farquhar_. En Orenge il n'y a point d'oranges. _London, printed for B. Lintott, at the Post-House, in the Middle Temple-Gate, Fleet Street_. 1702.
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Love and Business is listed on Textopian as a short story by Edmund Gosse, dated 1902 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Edmund Gosse
- Date: 1902 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Epistolary, Poetry, Historical Fiction, Comedy
- Length: 2,351 words
- Structure: 1 section, 18 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The book presents a collection of personal reflections and writings that explore themes of love and social commentary, characteristic of literary fiction.
- Epistolary — The work includes letters and prose that convey the author's thoughts and experiences, fitting the epistolary genre.
- Poetry — The collection features various poems, including love verses and Pindaric odes, which are integral to the text.
- Historical Fiction — Set in the early 18th century, the book reflects the social and cultural context of its time, making it relevant to historical fiction.
Tags
Autobiography · Memoir · Biographical · Literary Criticism · Victorian Era · English Literature · Family Relationships · Parental Expectations · Coming of Age · Self-Discovery · Identity Crisis · Artistic Expression