Three Evenings in the House
The novella revolves around a young woman who spends three evenings at a wealthy family's house, where she becomes embroiled in their complex web of relationships and secrets. During her stay, she uncovers hidden tensions and rivalries within the family, particularly between the two brothers, one of whom is engaged to be married. As the protagonist navigates this intricate social landscape, she finds herself drawn into a romantic connection with one of the brothers, leading to a dramatic confrontation that exposes the family's darkest secrets.
By Elizabeth Gaskell · First published 1852 · Genre: Fiction, Victorian Literature, Social Commentary · 4,198 words
First lines
NUMBER ONE.
I. Yes, it look'd dark and dreary That long and narrow street: Only the sound of the rain, And the tramp of passing feet, The duller glow of the fire, And gathering mists of night To mark how slow and weary The long day's cheerless flight!
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Three Evenings in the House is listed on Textopian as a short story by Elizabeth Gaskell, dated 1852 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Elizabeth Gaskell
- Date: 1852 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Victorian Literature, Social Commentary, Domestic Fiction, Romance
- Length: 4,198 words
- Structure: 1 section, 56 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — The book is a work of narrative prose that tells a story.
- Victorian Literature — The book is set in the Victorian era and reflects the social and cultural norms of that time.
- Social Commentary — The book addresses social issues and critiques societal norms.
- Domestic Fiction — The book focuses on family life and domestic settings.
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Victorian Era · Social Class · Family Drama · Marriage · Relationships · Society · Etiquette · Manners · Culture · Tradition · Upper Class · Wealth