The White Morning

Name: The White Morning
Author: Gertrude Atherton

The White Morning is a novel by Gertrude Atherton that tells the story of a young woman named Margaret who travels to California during the Gold Rush era in search of her missing husband. Along the way, she encounters various obstacles and meets new people who help her on her journey. The book explores themes of love, loss, and perseverance as Margaret navigates through a tumultuous time in American history.

By Gertrude Atherton · First published 1902 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Drama, War Fiction · 22 chapters · 32,747 words

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Countess Gisela Niebuhr sat in the long dusk of Munich staring over at the beautiful park that in happier days had been famous in the world as the Englischer Garten, and deliberately recalled on what might be the last night of her life the successive causes that had led to her profound dissatisfaction with her country as a woman. She was so thoroughly disgusted with it as a German that personal grievances were far from necessary to fortify her for the momentous role she was to play with the dawn; but in this rare hour of leisure it amused her naturally introspective mind to rehearse certain episodes whose sum had made her what she was.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Gertrude Atherton
Date: 1902 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Drama, War Fiction, Psychological Fiction, Feminist Literature
Length: 32,747 words
Structure: 22 chapters, 387 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

Historical Fiction — The narrative is set against the backdrop of World War I, exploring historical events and their impact on characters.
Drama — The story delves into intense emotional and interpersonal conflicts, focusing on character development and relationships.
War Fiction — The plot is heavily influenced by the themes of war, including its effects on society and individuals.
Psychological Fiction — The book explores the psychological motivations and inner thoughts of its characters, particularly in the context of war.