Pomona's Daughter
"Pomona's Daughter" is a short story by Frank R. Stockton about a young woman named Pomona who lives in a small village and has the ability to communicate with animals. One day, she meets a prince who falls in love with her and wants to marry her, but she refuses because she does not want to leave her home and her animal friends. The story explores themes of love, loyalty, and the importance of nature.
By Frank R. Stockton · First published 1893 · Genre: Fiction, Romance, Adventure · 8,317 words
First lines
In the pretty walk, bordered by bright flowers and low, overhanging shrubbery, which lies back of the Albert Memorial, in Kensington Gardens, London, Jonas sat on a green bench, with his baby on his knee. A few nurses were pushing baby-carriages about in different parts of the walk, and there were children playing not far away. It was drawing toward the close of the afternoon, and Jonas was thinking it was nearly time to go home, when Pomona came running to him from the gorgeous monument, which she had been carefully inspecting.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Frank R. Stockton
- Date: 1893 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Romance, Adventure, Humor, Drama
- Length: 8,317 words
- Structure: 1 section, 101 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — The book is a work of narrative prose that describes imaginary events and people.
- Romance — The plot centers around romantic relationships and emotional connections between characters.
- Adventure — The story involves exciting and risky experiences, often with a sense of exploration.
- Humor — The writing style includes elements of wit and comedy, aiming to entertain and amuse the reader.
Tags
fantasy · adventure · mythology · folklore · coming of age · magic · family · friendship · self-discovery · nature · mystery · courage