The Last Meeting
The story revolves around a fictional last meeting of the Pilgrims who sailed on the Mayflower, taking place on August 4, 1689, at the home of Captain John Harlow in Plymouth Colony. The narrative explores their reminiscences about their journey to America and the struggles they faced in establishing the Plymouth Colony.
By Edward Everett Hale · First published 1869 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Drama, Romance · 4,234 words
First lines
GOODYEAR.
When the day for the next meeting came, Uncle Fritz had a large collection of books and magazines in the little rolling racks and tables where such things are kept. But no one of them was opened.
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The Last Meeting is listed on Textopian as a short story by Edward Everett Hale, dated 1869 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Edward Everett Hale
- Date: 1869 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Drama, Romance, Adventure, Literary Fiction
- Length: 4,234 words
- Structure: 1 section, 69 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The plot is set in a historical context with significant attention to period details.
- Drama — The narrative focuses on intense emotional and relational conflicts.
- Romance — The story includes romantic elements and relationships.
- Adventure — The characters undertake significant journeys and face various challenges.
Tags
Short Story · Science Fiction · Philosophical · Speculative · Dystopian · Apocalyptic · End of the World · Last Judgment · Moral Dilemma · Ethical Questions · Human Nature · Societal Collapse