The Girl at Cobhurst
A young girl lives with her father and stepmother at Cobhurst. She is unhappy and feels isolated from the rest of society due to her family's eccentric behavior. The story revolves around her struggles to cope with this situation and find a sense of belonging.
By Frank R. Stockton · First published 1868 · Genre: Romance, Drama, Historical Fiction · 44 chapters · 134,215 words
First lines
It was about the middle of a March afternoon when Dr. Tolbridge, giving his horse and buggy into the charge of his stable boy, entered the warm hall of his house. His wife was delighted to see him; he had not been at home since noon of the preceding day.
"Yes," said he, as he took off his gloves and overcoat, "the Pardell boy is better, but I found him in a desperate condition."
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Frank R. Stockton
- Date: 1868 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Drama, Historical Fiction, Social Commentary
- Length: 134,215 words
- Structure: 44 chapters, 2,312 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Romance — The central plot revolves around romantic relationships and emotional connections between characters.
- Drama — The narrative includes intense character development and emotional themes, focusing on personal and interpersonal conflicts.
- Historical Fiction — The setting and context reflect a specific historical period, influencing the characters and plot.
- Social Commentary — The story explores societal norms and issues, providing insight into the social dynamics of the time.
Tags
Fantasy · Adventure · Romance · Mystery · Supernatural · Coming-of-age · Self-discovery · Friendship · Love story · Magical realism · Whimsy · Imagination
Contents
- Dr. Tolbridge
- Miss Panney
- Brother and Sister
- The Home
- Panneyopathy
- Mrs. Tolbridge's Callers
- Dora Bannister Takes Time and a Mare by the Forelock
- Mrs. Tolbridge's Report is not Accepted
- John Wesley and Lorenzo Dow at Luncheon
- A Silk Gown and a Bottle
- Two Girls and a Calf
- To Eat with the Family
- Dora's New Mind
- Good-Night
- Miss Panney is Aroused to Help and Hinder
- "Keep her to Help you"
- Judith Pacewalk's Teaberry Gown
- Blarney Fluff
- Miss Panney is "Took Sudden"
- The Teaberry Gown is too Large
- The Dranes and their Quarters
- A Trespass
- The Haverley Finances and Mrs. Robinson
- The Doctor's Mission
- Bombshells and Bromide
- Dora Comes and Sees
- "it couldn't be Better than that"
- The Game is Called
- Hypothesis and Innuendo
- A Confidential Announcement
- The Teaberry Gown is Donned
- Miss Panney Feels she Must Change her Plans
- La Fleur Looks Futureward
- A Plan which Seems to Suit Everybody
- Miss Panney has Teeth Enough Left to Bite With
- A Cry from the Sea
- La Fleur Assumes Responsibilities
- Cicely Reads by Moonlight
- Undisturbed Lettuce
- Angry Waves
- Panneyopathy and the Ash-Hole
- An Interviewer
- The Siren and the Iron
- La Fleur's Soul Revels, and Miss Panney Prepares to Make a Fire