Miss Murdock, -- "Special"
"Special" by Francis Hopkinson Smith is a novel set in the early 20th century about a young woman named Miss Murdock who lives in New York City. The story follows her journey of self-discovery as she navigates through various relationships and experiences. Throughout the book, Miss Murdock learns valuable lessons about love, friendship, and personal growth.
By Francis Hopkinson Smith · First published 1893 · Genre: Fiction, Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction · 5,815 words
First lines
A row of gas jets hooded by green paper shades lighting a long table at which sit half a dozen men in their shirt sleeves writing like mad; against the wall other men, -- one drawing Easter lilies, another blocking in the background around a photograph, a third pasting clippings on sheets of brown paper. Every few minutes a bare-headed boy in a dirty apron, with smudged face and ink-stained fingers, bounds into the stifling, smoke-laden room, skirts the long table, dives through a door labelled "City Editor," remains an instant and bounds out again, his hands filled with long streamers of proof.
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Miss Murdock, -- "Special" is listed on Textopian as a novel by Francis Hopkinson Smith, dated 1893 CE.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Francis Hopkinson Smith
- Date: 1893 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Drama, Romance
- Length: 5,815 words
- Structure: 1 section, 81 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Fiction — The book is a work of narrative prose that describes imaginary events and people.
- Literary Fiction — The writing style and thematic depth suggest a focus on character development and social commentary.
- Historical Fiction — The setting and context reflect a specific historical period, providing a backdrop for the story.
- Drama — The plot involves intense character interactions and emotional conflicts.
Tags
romance · historical fiction · 19th century · American literature · social class · female protagonist · character development · love story · family dynamics · society · personal growth · friendship