One Day at Arle
The story revolves around a young boy named Cedric Fauntleroy, who lives in New York with his mother, an American widow. His father's death has left them with limited financial means. One day, they receive news that Cedric's grandfather, the Earl of Dorincourt, wants to meet him. The Earl is a wealthy and bitter old man who dislikes Americans and blames Cedric's mother for marrying beneath her station. Despite this, he decides to make Cedric his heir due to the lack of male heirs in his family.
By Frances Hodgson Burnett · First published 1909 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Drama, Romance · 6,145 words
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One day at Arle -- a tiny scattered fishing hamlet on the northwestern English coast -- there stood at the door of one of the cottages near the shore a woman leaning against the lintel-post and looking out: a woman who would have been apt to attract a stranger's eye, too -- a woman young and handsome. This was what a first glance would have taken in; a second would have been apt to teach more and leave a less pleasant impression. She was young enough to have been girlish, but she was not girlish in the least. Her tall, lithe, well-knit figure was braced against the door-post with a tense sort of strength; her handsome face was just at this time as dark and hard in expression as if she had been a woman with years of bitter life behind her; her handsome brows were knit, her lips were set; from head to foot she looked unyielding and stern of purpose.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Frances Hodgson Burnett
- Date: 1909 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Drama, Romance, Tragedy, Historical Fiction
- Length: 6,145 words
- Structure: 1 section, 90 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The book explores complex characters and emotional depth, focusing on personal struggles and relationships.
- Drama — The narrative centers around intense emotional conflicts and personal tragedies, highlighting the characters' struggles.
- Romance — The story involves romantic relationships and the impact of love and betrayal on the characters' lives.
- Tragedy — The plot culminates in a tragic event that deeply affects the characters, emphasizing themes of loss and regret.
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Classic · Children's Literature · Novel · Coming-of-Age · Family · Friendship · Growing-Up · Innocence · Loss · Love · Maturity · Nature