The Striding Place
The Striding Place is a novel by Gertrude Atherton that tells the story of a young woman named Margaret who falls in love with a man named John, only to discover that he has a dark secret. The book explores themes of love, betrayal, and redemption as Margaret struggles to come to terms with her feelings for John and his past.
By Gertrude Atherton · First published 1896 · Genre: Horror, Gothic, Mystery · 2,658 words
First lines
Weigall, continental and detached, tired early of grouse-shooting. To stand propped against a sod fence while his host's workmen routed up the birds with long poles and drove them towards the waiting guns, made him feel himself a parody on the ancestors who had roamed the moors and forests of this West Riding of Yorkshire in hot pursuit of game worth the killing. But when in England in August he always accepted whatever proffered for the season, and invited his host to shoot pheasants on his estates in the South. The amusements of life, he argued, should be accepted with the same philosophy as its ills.
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The Striding Place is listed on Textopian as a short story by Gertrude Atherton, dated 1896 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Gertrude Atherton
- Date: 1896 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Horror, Gothic, Mystery, Psychological Fiction, Adventure
- Length: 2,658 words
- Structure: 1 section, 29 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Horror — The story contains elements of supernatural terror and suspense, particularly with the mysterious disappearance and the eerie setting of the Strid.
- Gothic — The narrative features a dark, atmospheric setting and explores themes of death and the supernatural, common in Gothic literature.
- Mystery — The plot revolves around the unexplained disappearance of a character, creating a sense of intrigue and suspense.
- Psychological Fiction — The story delves into the protagonist's mental state and emotions, particularly his fear and anxiety regarding his friend's fate.
Tags
mystery · drama · romance · psychological · suspense · family · identity · betrayal · secrets · society · class · love