Babylon, Volume 1 by Grant Allen
Babylon, Volume 1 by Grant Allen is a novel set in the late 19th century that follows the story of a young man named Harry Burrard. The book explores themes of love, betrayal, and social class as Harry navigates his way through high society in London.
By Grant Allen · First published 1872 · Genre: Mystery, Crime, Thriller · 14 chapters · 52,570 words
First lines
Whar's Hiram, Het? ' Deacon Zephaniah Winthrop asked of his wife, tartly. 'Pears to me that boy's allus off somewhar, whenever he's wanted to do anything. Can't git along without him, any way, when we've got to weed the spring peppermint. Whar's he off, I say, Mehitabel?'
Mrs. Winthrop drew herself together from the peas she was languidly shelling, and answered in the dry withered tone of a middle-aged northern New Yorker, 'Wal, I s'pose, Zeph, he's gone down to the blackberry lot, most likely.'
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Grant Allen
- Date: 1872 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Crime, Thriller, Detective, Fiction
- Length: 52,570 words
- Structure: 14 chapters, 609 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The plot revolves around solving a central enigma, with suspenseful elements driving the narrative.
- Crime — The story involves criminal activities and the investigation surrounding them.
- Thriller — The writing style and pacing create tension and excitement, characteristic of a thriller.
- Detective — Features a detective character who plays a crucial role in unraveling the mystery.
Tags
historical fiction · ancient civilization · Babylon · adventure · mystery · cultural exploration · political intrigue · society · trade · architecture · mythology · religion
Contents
- Rural America
- Rural England
- Pernicious Literature
- Professional Society
- Emancipation
- Enter a New Englander
- The Deacon Falters
- Wood and Stone
- Conspiracy
- Minna Improves herself
- Educational Advantages
- An Artistic Engagement
- An Eve in Eden
- Minna Gives Notice