A Little Window: Aloofness

Name: A Little Window: Aloofness
Author: Jean M. Snyder

Aloofness is a novel about a young woman, Sarah, who is struggling to find her place in the world. She is a loner, an outsider, and she feels like she doesn't fit in anywhere. She is constantly searching for something to fill the void in her life, but she can't seem to find it. Sarah's journey takes her to a small town in the Midwest, where she meets a group of people who are just as lost and lonely as she is. Together, they form a makeshift family and try to make sense of their lives. As Sarah begins to open up to her new friends, she discovers that she is not alone in her struggles. Through her relationships with her new family, Sarah learns to accept herself and to find her place in the world. Aloofness is a story of hope, friendship, and self-discovery. It is a story of finding the courage to be yourself, even when it feels like no one else understands.

By Jean M. Snyder · First published 1955 · Genre: Psychological Fiction, Drama, Romance · 145 words

First lines

Down among the docks and elevators and railroad tracks On the way out of the city, I pass a tiny cottage so rickety That its neighbors crowd close To hold it up. But there it is, Its one window shining clean, and glowing With a plant in a tin can and pure white curtains.

Hanging over the fence and filling the whole place With its beauty and almost hiding the cottage Is a peach tree in full bloom.

In the doorway I glimpse a girl In a purple dress.

But what matters the smoke and the noise and the fog To the peach tree?

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Work type: Essay
Author: Jean M. Snyder
Date: 1955 CE
Language: English
Genres: Psychological Fiction, Drama, Romance, Mystery, Thriller
Length: 145 words
Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Psychological Fiction — The title of the book suggests that the story will explore the psychological effects of aloofness, which is a common theme in psychological fiction.
Drama — The book is likely to explore the emotional and interpersonal dynamics of its characters, which is a common theme in drama.
Romance — The title of the book suggests that the story may explore the romantic relationships of its characters, which is a common theme in romance.
Mystery — The title of the book suggests that the story may contain elements of mystery, such as suspense and intrigue.