The Cot and the Rill. the Mistress of the House
The Cot and the Rill is a short story written by Frank R. Stockton in 1895. It tells the tale of a young woman who inherits an old house with a mysterious past. As she explores the house, she discovers a hidden room that contains a cot and a rill, which are said to have magical powers. The story follows her journey as she tries to uncover the secrets of the house and its previous inhabitants.
By Frank R. Stockton · First published 1897 · Genre: Fiction, Romance, Domestic Fiction · 15,238 words
First lines
A week or so later the Daughter of the House came skipping down one of the broad paths. John Gayther stood still and looked at her, glad to see her coming, as he always was, no matter on what errand she came.
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The Cot and the Rill. the Mistress of the House is listed on Textopian as a novella by Frank R. Stockton, dated 1897 CE.
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- Work type: Novella
- Author: Frank R. Stockton
- Date: 1897 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Romance, Domestic Fiction, Historical Fiction, Drama
- Length: 15,238 words
- Structure: 1 section, 227 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Fiction — The book is a work of imaginative narrative.
- Romance — Themes of love and relationships are central to the plot.
- Domestic Fiction — Focuses on home life and family dynamics.
- Historical Fiction — Set in a past time period, reflecting historical context.
Tags
domestic life · 19th century · American literature · short stories · humor · social commentary · family dynamics · women's roles · rural setting · character study · narrative style · satire