In Madeira Place
The story revolves around a young woman who returns to her hometown after being away for several years. She becomes embroiled in a mystery surrounding the death of a local man and must navigate complex relationships with the people she knew before, including a former lover. As she delves deeper into the truth behind the man's death, she uncovers secrets about her own past that challenge her perceptions of herself and those around her.
By Heman White Chaplin · First published 1865 · Genre: Social Commentary, Historical Fiction, Drama · 9,930 words
First lines
Turning from the street which follows the line of the wharves, into Madeira Place, you leave at once an open region of docks and spars for comparative retirement. Wagons seldom enter Madeira Place: it is too hard to turn them in it; and then the inhabitants, for the most part, have a convenient way of buying their coal by the basket. How much trouble it would save, if we would all buy our coal by the basket!
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Heman White Chaplin
- Date: 1865 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Social Commentary, Historical Fiction, Drama, Satire, Realism
- Length: 9,930 words
- Structure: 1 section, 148 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Social Commentary — The narrative explores themes of immigration, social class, and the political dynamics of the time, providing a critique of societal structures.
- Historical Fiction — Set in a specific historical context, the story reflects the post-Civil War era and the experiences of immigrants in America.
- Drama — The plot is driven by personal and social conflicts, with characters facing moral and ethical dilemmas.
- Satire — The work uses humor and irony to critique political and social systems, particularly the concept of the 'Boss' in politics.
Tags
Historical Fiction · Romance · Drama · Family Saga · Coming-of-Age · Social Commentary · Class Conflict · Love Story · Marriage · Infidelity · Secrets · Deception