Stretton by Henry Kingsley (1869)

Name: Stretton
Author: Henry Kingsley

Stretton is a novel by Henry Kingsley, first published in 1867. It tells the story of a young man, Stretton, who is sent to live with his uncle in the country after his father dies. Stretton is a wild and rebellious young man, and his uncle is determined to teach him the value of hard work and responsibility. Stretton soon falls in love with his uncle's daughter, and the two of them embark on a series of adventures together. They explore the countryside, meet interesting people, and get into a few scrapes along the way. As Stretton learns more about life and love, he also learns the importance of responsibility and hard work. The novel is set in the English countryside in the mid-19th century, and it paints a vivid picture of rural life at the time. Kingsley's writing is full of humor and insight, and the characters are well-developed and engaging. Stretton is a classic coming-of-age story, and it is sure to delight readers of all ages.

By Henry Kingsley · First published 1869 · Genre: Realistic Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance · 60 chapters · 153,906 words

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Does Nature sympathise with disaster? Of all poets' fancies, that is the most foolish. Is "the wind to be howling in turret and tree" whenever disaster, and sin, and terror are walking abroad? We should have fine weather, I trow, were that the case.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Henry Kingsley
Date: 1869 CE
Language: English
Genres: Realistic Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure
Length: 153,906 words
Structure: 63 chapters, 5,389 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Realistic Fiction — Stretton is a novel set in the Victorian era, and follows the life of a young man named Stretton who is struggling to make his way in the world. The novel is written in a realistic style, and explores themes of poverty, ambition, and morality.
Historical Fiction — Stretton is set in the Victorian era, and the novel includes many historical details about the period. The novel also explores the social and political issues of the time, making it a work of historical fiction.
Romance — Stretton includes a romantic subplot between Stretton and his love interest, Mary. The novel explores the themes of love, loyalty, and commitment, making it a work of romance.
Adventure — Stretton follows Stretton's adventures as he travels around the country in search of a better life. The novel includes many exciting and suspenseful moments, making it an adventure story.