The Poser by H.C. McNeile (1921)
The story revolves around a young officer who returns to England after serving in the Boer War and becomes embroiled in a complex web of relationships with women from different social classes. He struggles with his own identity and sense of belonging, particularly when he falls for a woman from a lower class than himself.
By H.C. McNeile · First published 1921 · Genre: Romance, Drama, Historical Fiction · 7,832 words
First lines
No one could call Portsdown-on-Sea a fashionable place. To the chosen / few it constituted the most delightful seaside resort in the south of / England. But very few did know, and they guarded their secret jealously. / They formed a clique -- the Portsdown clique -- and the stranger within / their gates was not welcomed.
The Grand was their stronghold, and during the winter the hotel relapsed / into sleep, wrapped in a drab garment of dust sheets and chair covers.
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The Poser is listed on Textopian as a novel by H.C. McNeile, dated 1921 CE.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: H.C. McNeile
- Date: 1921 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Drama, Historical Fiction, Psychological Fiction, Literary Fiction
- Length: 7,832 words
- Structure: 1 section, 159 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Romance — The central theme revolves around love, loss, and the possibility of new beginnings after the death of a spouse.
- Drama — The narrative explores deep emotional conflicts and personal growth, particularly in the context of post-war life.
- Historical Fiction — Set in the aftermath of World War I, the story reflects the societal and personal impacts of the war.
- Psychological Fiction — The protagonist's internal struggle with grief and identity is a key focus, highlighting psychological depth.
Tags
Action · Adventure · British Literature · Classic Fiction · Crime · Drama · English Literature · Fiction · Historical Fiction · Literary Fiction · Mystery · Novel