The Song of the Woods
The story revolves around a young woman named Yvonne who lives with her uncle, a French aristocrat, in the countryside of England. She falls in love with a local woodsman, but their social differences and the disapproval of her uncle threaten to tear them apart. Meanwhile, a mysterious stranger appears, claiming to be an old friend of Yvonne's uncle, and begins to exert a sinister influence over him. As tensions rise, Yvonne must navigate the complexities of her relationships and uncover the truth about the stranger before it's too late.
By Egerton Castle · First published 1893 · Genre: Romance, Historical Fiction, Adventure · 4,186 words
First lines
"Das ist ein Klingen und Droehnen Bon Pauken und Schalmei'n Dazwischen schluchzen und stoehnen Die guten Engelein. " HEINE.
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The Song of the Woods is listed on Textopian as a short story by Egerton Castle, dated 1893 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Egerton Castle
- Date: 1893 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Historical Fiction, Adventure, Drama, Literary Fiction
- Length: 4,186 words
- Structure: 1 section, 61 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Romance — Central love story and emotional relationships drive the plot.
- Historical Fiction — Set in a specific historical period with detailed descriptions of the era.
- Adventure — Features journeys and quests that are crucial to the storyline.
- Drama — Intense character development and interpersonal conflicts are prominent.
Tags
Romance · Adventure · Fantasy · Mystery · Historical Fiction · Gothic · Supernatural · Folklore · Mythology · Legends · Medieval · Knights