The Privilege of the Limits
The novel explores the life of a young man who returns to his rural hometown after being away for several years. He is drawn back by a sense of nostalgia and a desire to reconnect with his roots. However, he soon realizes that his hometown has changed, and he struggles to reconcile his past and present selves. The protagonist's journey is marked by themes of identity, belonging, and the tension between tradition and modernity.
By Edward William Thomson · First published 1899 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Philosophical Fiction, Psychological Fiction · 3,296 words
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"Yes, indeed, my grandfather wass once in jail," said old Mrs. McTavish, of the county of Glengarry, in Ontario, Canada; "but that wass for debt, and he wass a ferry honest man whateffer, and he would not broke his promise -- no, not for all the money in Canada. If you will listen to me, I will tell chust exactly the true story about that debt, to show you what an honest man my grandfather wass.
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The Privilege of the Limits is listed on Textopian as a short story by Edward William Thomson, dated 1899 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Edward William Thomson
- Date: 1899 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Philosophical Fiction, Psychological Fiction, Drama, Contemporary Fiction
- Length: 3,296 words
- Structure: 1 section, 47 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — Explores complex themes and character development with a focus on prose style.
- Philosophical Fiction — Engages with philosophical questions and existential themes.
- Psychological Fiction — Delves into the inner workings of the characters' minds and emotions.
- Drama — Contains intense and emotional conflicts between characters.
Tags
Autobiography · Memoir · Non-Fiction · Biographical · Historical · War · Military · History · Personal Narrative · Experience · Reflection · Philosophy