Talbot of Ursula
Talbot of Ursula is a historical novel by Gertrude Atherton that tells the story of Talbot Hamlin, an American soldier who travels to France during World War I and falls in love with a French woman named Ursula. The book explores themes of love, war, and cultural differences.
By Gertrude Atherton · First published 1907 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Western · 2 chapters · 11,652 words
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(This story first appeared in the _Anglo-Saxon Review_, and is republished by kind permission of Mrs. George Cornwallis-West)
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Talbot of Ursula is listed on Textopian as a short story by Gertrude Atherton, dated 1907 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Gertrude Atherton
- Date: 1907 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Western, Drama, Social Commentary
- Length: 11,652 words
- Structure: 2 chapters, 137 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The story is set in a specific historical period in California, with references to historical events and figures, such as the American occupation and the gold rush.
- Romance — The central plot revolves around John Talbot's romantic aspirations and his unrequited love for Delfina Carillo.
- Western — The setting in California during the 19th century, with elements like ranches, missions, and the frontier lifestyle, aligns with the Western genre.
- Drama — The narrative explores complex emotional and social dynamics, including unfulfilled desires and personal growth.
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romance · historical fiction · California · 19th century · social class · family dynamics · adventure · identity · women's rights · betrayal · love triangle · cultural conflict