The Thrilling Moment by Henry Van Dyke
This novel is a romance that takes place in the American West during the late 19th century. The story revolves around a young woman who becomes embroiled in a complicated love triangle with two men, one of whom is a wealthy rancher and the other a rugged cowboy. As tensions rise between the two suitors, the protagonist must navigate her feelings and make a choice that will determine her future.
By Henry Van Dyke · First published 1908 · Genre: Adventure, Nature, Humor · 3,011 words
First lines
"In angling, as in all other recreations into which / excitement enters, we have to be on our guard, so that we / can at any moment throw a weight of self-control into the / scale against misfortune; and happily we can study to some / purpose, both to increase our pleasure in success and to / lessen our distress caused by what goes ill. It is not only / in cases of great disasters, however, that the angler needs / self-control. He is perpetually called upon to use it to / withstand small exasperations. " / -- SIR EDWARD GREY: Fly-Fishing.
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The Thrilling Moment is listed on Textopian as a short story by Henry Van Dyke, dated 1908 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Henry Van Dyke
- Date: 1908 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Nature, Humor, Philosophical, Memoir
- Length: 3,011 words
- Structure: 1 section, 47 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Adventure — The narrative centers around an angling expedition filled with challenges and unexpected events, creating a sense of adventure.
- Nature — The story is set in a natural environment, with detailed descriptions of the river, landscape, and wildlife, emphasizing the connection to nature.
- Humor — The narrative includes humorous elements, such as the protagonist's mishaps and reflections on angling, adding a light-hearted tone.
- Philosophical — The text reflects on themes of chance, self-control, and the nature of crises, offering philosophical insights.
Tags
Adventure · Classic · Fiction · Literary · Philosophical · Psychological · Realism · Romance · Social Commentary · Symbolism · Tension · Thriller