Love before Breakfast
Love Before Breakfast is a short story by Frank R. Stockton about a young man named John who falls in love with a woman he meets at a hotel breakfast table. The story explores themes of chance encounters, romance, and the power of first impressions.
By Frank R. Stockton · First published 1896 · Genre: Romance, Comedy, Drama · 12,765 words
First lines
I was still a young man when I came into the possession of an excellent estate. This consisted of a large country house, surrounded by lawns, groves, and gardens, and situated not far from the flourishing little town of Boynton. Being an orphan with no brothers or sisters, I set up here a bachelor's hall, in which, for two years, I lived with great satisfaction and comfort, improving my grounds and furnishing my house. When I had made all the improvements which were really needed, and feeling that I now had a most delightful home to come back to, I thought it would be an excellent thing to take a trip to Europe, give my mind a run in fresh fields, and pick up a lot of bric-a-brac and ideas for the adornment and advantage of my house and mind.
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Love before Breakfast is listed on Textopian as a short story by Frank R. Stockton, dated 1896 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Frank R. Stockton
- Date: 1896 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Comedy, Drama, Satire, Literary Fiction
- Length: 12,765 words
- Structure: 1 section, 148 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Romance — The central theme revolves around romantic relationships and love.
- Comedy — The narrative includes humorous situations and witty dialogue.
- Drama — The story contains emotional and dramatic elements that drive the plot.
- Satire — The writing style includes satirical commentary on social norms and behaviors.
Tags
romance · humor · short stories · 19th century · American literature · social commentary · relationships · love · satire · character study · dialogue · plot twist