The Most Sentimental Man
The story revolves around a man who is extremely sentimental and emotional. He falls deeply in love with a woman but she does not reciprocate his feelings. Despite this, he continues to pine for her and remains devoted to her even after she marries another man. His excessive sentimentality leads him to make foolish decisions that ultimately lead to his downfall.
By Evelyn E. Smith · First published 1940 · Genre: Science Fiction, Speculative Fiction, Literary Fiction · 4,766 words
First lines
Once these irritating farewells were over with, he could begin to live as he wished and as he'd dreamed.
Johnson went to see the others off at Idlewild. He knew they'd expect him to and, since it would be the last conventional gesture he'd have to make, he might as well conform to their notions of what was right and proper.
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The Most Sentimental Man is listed on Textopian as a short story by Evelyn E. Smith, dated 1940 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Evelyn E. Smith
- Date: 1940 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Speculative Fiction, Literary Fiction, Dystopian Fiction, Philosophical Fiction
- Length: 4,766 words
- Structure: 1 section, 70 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The narrative explores themes of isolation, humanity's impact on Earth, and the future of civilization, typical of the science fiction genre.
- Speculative Fiction — The story speculates on a future where humanity has abandoned Earth, examining the consequences of such a scenario.
- Literary Fiction — The writing style is introspective and character-driven, focusing on Johnson's thoughts and emotions in a post-apocalyptic setting.
- Dystopian Fiction — The setting depicts a world devoid of human life, reflecting on societal collapse and the remnants of civilization.
Tags
Romance · Historical Fiction · Sentimentalism · Emotional Journey · Love Story · Family Drama · Social Class · Victorian Era · British Literature · Women's Lives · Marriage · Relationships