Lucretia by Grant Allen (1894)
Lucretia, by Grant Allen, is a novel about a young woman who struggles to find her place in society and navigate the complexities of love and relationships. The book explores themes of gender roles, social expectations, and personal identity.
By Grant Allen · First published 1894 · Genre: Romance, Adventure, Mystery · 7,808 words
First lines
I will acknowledge that I was certainly a very young man in the year '67; indeed, I was only just turned of twenty, and was inordinately proud of a slight downy fringe on my upper lip, which I was pleased to speak of as my moustache. Still, I was a sturdy young fellow enough, in spite of my consumptive tendencies, and not given to groundless fears in a general way; but I must allow that I was decidedly frightened by my adventure in the Richmond Hotel on the Christmas Eve of that aforesaid year of grace. It may be a foolish reminiscence, yet I dare say you won't mind listening to it.
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Lucretia is listed on Textopian as a short story by Grant Allen, dated 1894 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Grant Allen
- Date: 1894 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Adventure, Mystery, Historical Fiction, Humor
- Length: 7,808 words
- Structure: 1 section, 101 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Romance — The narrative centers around the protagonist's infatuation with Lucretia, exploring themes of love and romantic idealization.
- Adventure — The story involves a journey and an unexpected adventure, with elements of travel and exploration in a foreign land.
- Mystery — The protagonist experiences suspense and uncertainty regarding Lucretia's intentions, creating a mysterious atmosphere.
- Historical Fiction — Set in the year 1867, the story reflects the social and cultural context of the time, particularly in Canada.
Tags
historical fiction · romance · drama · Victorian era · social issues · feminism · identity · betrayal · family dynamics · class struggle · moral dilemmas · love triangle