A Chariot of Fire
The story revolves around a young woman who returns to her hometown after being away for several years. She finds herself struggling with the societal expectations placed upon her and the limitations imposed on women during that era. The protagonist seeks independence, autonomy, and self-expression, which leads to conflicts with those around her.
By Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward · First published 1896 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama · 8,035 words
First lines
When the White Mountain express to Boston stopped at Beverly, it slowed op reluctantly, crashed off the baggage, and dashed on with the nervousness of a train that is unmercifully and unpardonably late.
It was a September night, and the channel of home-bound summer travel was clogged and heaving.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward
- Date: 1896 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama, Religious Fiction, Social Commentary
- Length: 8,035 words
- Structure: 1 section, 192 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — Set in a specific historical period with detailed descriptions of the era.
- Romance — Central focus on romantic relationships and emotional bonds.
- Drama — Intense character development and emotional themes.
- Religious Fiction — Incorporates religious themes and moral questions.
Tags
Christian Fiction · Religious Fiction · Women's Rights · Feminism · Social Reform · 19th Century American Literature · Historical Fiction · Romance · Marriage · Family Life · Domesticity · Gender Roles