They Saw a Great Light by Edward Everett Hale
The story revolves around a group of people who are stranded on a mysterious island after a shipwreck. They soon discover that the island is inhabited by a strange and isolated community that has developed its own unique culture and customs. As they try to survive and find a way off the island, they begin to uncover the secrets of the island's past and the source of a great light that appears periodically.
By Edward Everett Hale · First published 1860 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Religious Fiction, Inspirational · 2 chapters · 13,164 words
First lines
"Here he comes! here he comes!"
"He" was the "post-rider," an institution now almost of the past. He rode by the house and threw off a copy of the "Boston Gazette. " Now the "Boston Gazette," of this particular issue, gave the results of the drawing of the great Massachusetts State Lottery of the Eastern Lands in the Waldo Patent.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Edward Everett Hale
- Date: 1860 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Religious Fiction, Inspirational, Drama, Short Story
- Length: 13,164 words
- Structure: 2 chapters, 138 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The plot is set in a historical context with fictionalized elements.
- Religious Fiction — Themes and narratives are heavily influenced by religious motifs and stories.
- Inspirational — The writing style and themes aim to inspire and uplift the reader.
- Drama — The narrative includes dramatic elements and emotional conflicts.
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Utopian Fiction · Science Fiction · Fantasy · Adventure · Exploration · Discovery · Imaginary World · Alternate History · Speculative Fiction · Philosophical · Social Commentary · Morality Tale