Told in Confidence
The novel revolves around a romantic triangle between three main characters: Curtis Jadwin, a wealthy businessman; his wife, Margaret; and a young woman named Hetty Taylor. The story explores themes of love, marriage, and social class as the characters navigate their complex relationships with one another.
By Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward · First published 1876 · Genre: Romance, Poetry, Drama · 125 words
First lines
Vow you 'll never, never tell him! / Freezing stars now glittering farthest, fairest on the winter sky; / If he woo me, / Not your coldest, cruel ray / Or can or may / Be found more chill and still to him than I.
Swear you 'll never, never tell him! / Warm, red roses lifting your shy faces to the summer dew; / If he win me, / Blush your sweetest in his sight / For his delight, / But I can be as warm and sweet as you.
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Told in Confidence is listed on Textopian as a poem by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward, dated 1876 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward
- Date: 1876 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Poetry, Drama, Victorian Literature
- Length: 125 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
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Genres
- Romance — The text suggests themes of love, wooing, and emotional warmth and coldness.
- Poetry — The writing style includes poetic elements such as rhyme, meter, and vivid imagery.
- Drama — The emotional intensity and conflict implied in the vows and promises indicate dramatic elements.
- Victorian Literature — The language and themes are characteristic of the Victorian era, focusing on social norms and personal emotions.
Tags
Feminist Literature · Social Commentary · Women's Rights · Marriage · Family Drama · Small Town Life · New England · 19th Century · American Literature · Romance · Domesticity · Gender Roles