Easter by Frank Stuart Flint (1916)
The novel follows the story of a young man, John Easter, who is sent to a small village in the English countryside to recover from a nervous breakdown. While there, he meets a variety of characters, including a mysterious old woman who claims to be a witch, a young girl who is the daughter of a local farmer, and a mysterious stranger who seems to be following him. John soon discovers that the village is haunted by a dark force, and he must confront it in order to save the village and himself. Along the way, he learns about the power of faith and the importance of friendship. The novel is a classic example of the supernatural horror genre, and it has been praised for its atmosphere and suspenseful plot. It is a timeless story of courage and redemption, and it is sure to leave readers with a sense of awe and wonder.
By Frank Stuart Flint · First published 1916 · Genre: Religious Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance · 4 chapters · 422 words
First lines
[Frank Stuart Flint, a.k.a F.S. Flint]
Friend we will take the path that leads down from the flagstaff by the pond through the gorse thickets; see, the golden spikes have thrust their points through, and last year's bracken lies yellow-brown and trampled.
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Easter is listed on Textopian as a short story by Frank Stuart Flint, dated 1916 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Frank Stuart Flint
- Date: 1916 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance
- Length: 422 words
- Structure: 4 chapters, 18 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Religious Fiction — The title of the book, 'Easter', suggests that the book is likely to be about the Christian holiday of Easter, which is a religious event.
- Historical Fiction — Frank Stuart Flint is a historical author, so it is likely that the book is set in a historical context.
- Romance — Frank Stuart Flint is known for writing romance novels, so it is possible that the book contains romantic elements.
Tags
20th century · American poetry · English poetry · Imagist poetry · ashen · bare · beneath · birch-groves · black · breast · bushes · drifting
Contents
- PART I
- PART II
- PART III
- PART IV