A Procession of Umbrellas
A Procession of Umbrellas is a novel by Francis Hopkinson Smith that follows the story of a group of wealthy Americans who travel to Europe in search of culture and adventure. The book explores themes of class, identity, and cultural differences as the characters navigate their way through various European cities.
By Francis Hopkinson Smith · First published 1897 · Genre: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance · 7,374 words
First lines
This all happened on the banks of the Seine, above St. Cloud -- above Suresne, in fact, or rather its bridge -- the new one that has pieced out the old one with the quaint stone arches that we love.
A silver-gray haze, a pure French gray, hung over the river, softening the sky-line of the near-by hills, and making ghosts of a row of gendarme poplars guarding the opposite bank.
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A Procession of Umbrellas is listed on Textopian as a novel by Francis Hopkinson Smith, dated 1897 CE.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Francis Hopkinson Smith
- Date: 1897 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama, Adventure
- Length: 7,374 words
- Structure: 1 section, 118 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — The book is primarily a work of fiction with a narrative structure.
- Historical Fiction — The story is set in a specific historical period and incorporates historical events and figures.
- Romance — The plot includes romantic relationships as a central theme.
- Drama — The book contains dramatic elements and emotional conflicts.
Tags
historical fiction · 19th century · American literature · social commentary · urban life · family dynamics · cultural identity · adventure · relationships · community · resilience · change