The Little House
It's a novel about a young boy who lives with his mother and two sisters in a small house near the sea. The story revolves around their daily life, relationships, and struggles. The mother is a strong-willed woman who tries to protect her children from the harsh realities of life. The father is absent, and the family's economic situation is precarious.
By James Matthew Barrie · First published 1911 · Genre: Fantasy, Children's Literature, Adventure · 6,365 words
First lines
Everybody has heard of the Little House in the Kensington Gardens, which is the only house in the whole world that the fairies have built for humans. But no one has really seen it, except just three or four, and they have not only seen it but slept in it, and unless you sleep in it you never see it. This is because it is not there when you lie down, but it is there when you wake up and step outside.
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The Little House is listed on Textopian as a short story by James Matthew Barrie, dated 1911 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: James Matthew Barrie
- Date: 1911 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Children's Literature, Adventure, Fairy Tale, Mythology
- Length: 6,365 words
- Structure: 1 section, 83 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The story involves fairies, magical events, and a whimsical setting in Kensington Gardens, which are hallmarks of the fantasy genre.
- Children's Literature — The narrative centers around children, their adventures, and imaginative experiences, making it suitable for a young audience.
- Adventure — The plot follows Maimie's adventurous night in the gardens, encountering fairies and magical occurrences.
- Fairy Tale — The presence of fairies, magical transformations, and a moral lesson align with traditional fairy tale elements.
Tags
Fantasy · Adventure · Children's Literature · Classic Novel · Coming-of-Age · Friendship · Growing Up · Imagination · Literary Fiction · Magical Realism · Mythology · Nostalgia
More by James Matthew Barrie
- Peter Pan (1911)
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- Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens (1906)
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- The Little Nursery Governess (1871)
- Her Marriage, her Clothes, her Appetite, and an Inventory of Her (1908)
- A Night-Piece (1895)
- The Fight for Timothy (1912)
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