Between Showers in Dort
Between Showers in Dort is a novel by Francis Hopkinson Smith that tells the story of a young man named John who travels to the small town of Dort, where he meets and falls in love with a local girl named Mary. The book explores themes of love, loss, and redemption as John navigates his way through the challenges of life in a new place.
By Francis Hopkinson Smith · First published 1895 · Genre: Fiction, Short Story, Literary · 3 chapters · 7,496 words
First lines
There be inns in Holland -- not hotels, not pensions, nor stopping-places -- just inns. The Bellevue at Dort is one, and the Holland Arms is another, and the -- no, there are no others. Dort only boasts these two, and Dort to me is Holland.
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Between Showers in Dort is listed on Textopian as a short story by Francis Hopkinson Smith, dated 1895 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Francis Hopkinson Smith
- Date: 1895 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Short Story, Literary, Romance, Historical
- Length: 7,496 words
- Structure: 3 chapters, 90 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — The book is a work of narrative prose that describes imaginary events and people.
- Short Story — The book is a brief work of fiction, typically focusing on a single incident or character.
- Literary — The book emphasizes style, character, and theme over plot, often exploring complex human experiences.
- Romance — The book contains elements of romantic relationships and emotional connections between characters.
Tags
fiction · historical · drama · romance · American literature · 19th century · character study · social commentary · family dynamics · small town · relationships · life lessons
Contents
- CHAPTER I
- CHAPTER II
- CHAPTER III