By the Sea by Heman White Chaplin
The novel revolves around a young woman's journey of self-discovery and growth as she navigates her complicated relationships with her family members and societal expectations. It explores themes of identity, morality, and the constraints placed on women during that time period. The protagonist grapples with her own desires and values in contrast to those imposed upon her by her environment. The narrative is characterized by a lyrical prose style, which effectively conveys the protagonist's inner turmoil and emotional depth. Throughout the novel, the author critiques societal norms and conventions, particularly those related to women's roles and agency.
By Heman White Chaplin · First published 1867 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Domestic Fiction · 5 chapters · 12,965 words
First lines
On the southeastern coast of Massachusetts is a small village with which I was once familiarly acquainted. It differs little in its general aspect from other hamlets scattered along that shore. It has its one long, straggling street, plain and homelike, from which at two or three different points a winding lane leads off and ends abruptly in the water.
Fifty years ago the village had a business activity of its own. There still remain the vestiges of a wharf at a point where once was a hammering ship-yard. Here and there, in bare fields along the sea, are the ruins of vats and windmills, -- picturesque remains of ancient salt-works.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Heman White Chaplin
- Date: 1867 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Domestic Fiction, Regional Fiction, Drama
- Length: 12,965 words
- Structure: 5 chapters, 159 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The narrative focuses on character development, social dynamics, and the human condition, typical of literary fiction.
- Historical Fiction — The setting and references to historical events and lifestyles provide a backdrop that is integral to the story.
- Domestic Fiction — The story centers around family life, relationships, and domestic settings, which are key elements of domestic fiction.
- Regional Fiction — The detailed depiction of a specific geographical area and its culture is a hallmark of regional fiction.
Tags
Romance · Fiction · Novel · Sea · Coastal · Love Story · Tragic · Melancholic · Poetic · Symbolic · Coming of Age · Self-Discovery