The Little Lady of the Big House

Name: The Little Lady of the Big House
Author: Jack London

The novel revolves around a wealthy and beautiful woman who lives on a large estate with her husband, a man of great wealth and power. However, their marriage is troubled due to his infidelity and lack of emotional connection. The wife's desire for love and companionship leads her to seek it elsewhere, ultimately resulting in tragic consequences.

By Jack London · First published 1921 · Genre: Romance, Drama, Psychological Fiction · 31 chapters · 123,042 words

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He awoke in the dark. His awakening was simple, easy, without movement save for the eyes that opened and made him aware of darkness. Unlike most, who must feel and grope and listen to, and contact with, the world about them, he knew himself on the moment of awakening, instantly identifying himself in time and place and personality. After the lapsed hours of sleep he took up, without effort, the interrupted tale of his days. He knew himself to be Dick Forrest, the master of broad acres, who had fallen asleep hours before after drowsily putting a match between the pages of "Road Town" and pressing off the electric reading lamp.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Jack London
Date: 1921 CE
Language: English
Genres: Romance, Drama, Psychological Fiction, Western, Adventure
Length: 123,042 words
Structure: 31 chapters, 2,266 paragraphs
Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Genres

Romance — The central plot revolves around a love triangle and explores romantic relationships.
Drama — The narrative is driven by emotional conflicts and personal struggles.
Psychological Fiction — The story delves into the inner thoughts and motivations of the characters.
Western — The setting and lifestyle depicted are characteristic of the American West.