The Conscious Amanda. the Daughter of the House
The Conscious Amanda is a short story written by Frank R. Stockton about a young girl named Amanda who has the ability to communicate with animals and plants. The story follows her adventures as she uses this power to help those around her, including saving a group of children from drowning in a river.
By Frank R. Stockton · First published 1896 · Genre: Fiction, Literary Fiction, Domestic Fiction · 9,756 words
First lines
One morning, as John Gayther was working in the melon-bed, the Daughter of the House came to him, and greeted him with such a glow on her face that John knew she had something pleasant to tell him.
"Yes, miss," John replied to her greeting; "it is a beautiful morning, and I know of something more beautiful than the morning."
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The Conscious Amanda. the Daughter of the House is listed on Textopian as a novel by Frank R. Stockton, dated 1896 CE.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Frank R. Stockton
- Date: 1896 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Literary Fiction, Domestic Fiction, Historical Fiction, Drama
- Length: 9,756 words
- Structure: 1 section, 110 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.
- Literary Fiction — The book focuses on character development and thematic depth rather than plot.
- Domestic Fiction — The story revolves around family life and relationships within a household.
- Historical Fiction — The setting and context of the story are influenced by historical events and periods.
Tags
consciousness · identity · family · society · gender roles · self-discovery · coming of age · relationships · social commentary · Victorian era · women's rights · individualism