Veneer by John Arthur Barry (1902)

Name: Veneer
Author: John Arthur Barry

Veneer is a novel about a young man named John Arthur Barry, who is struggling to make sense of his life. He is a college dropout, living in a small town in the Midwest, and he is trying to figure out what he wants to do with his life. He is also dealing with the death of his father, and the guilt he feels for not being able to save him. John's life is further complicated when he meets a mysterious woman named Veneer. She is a mysterious figure who seems to have a connection to John's past, and she helps him to uncover the truth about his father's death. As John begins to unravel the secrets of his past, he discovers a world of secrets and lies that he never knew existed. Veneer is a story of self-discovery and redemption, as John learns to accept his past and move forward with his life. It is a story of hope and courage, as John learns to trust himself and the people around him. It is a story of love and loss, as John learns to open his heart and find the courage to love again.

By John Arthur Barry · First published 1902 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Drama, Romance · 2,790 words

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-"Do you want a pet, Jackson?" asked Brown, the white officer in charge of the squad of native police, as he rode up to my camp and took something off the front of his saddle something that squealed and gave little sharp shrieks.

-"What have you there, Brown?" I asked. "Is it a monkey or a bunyip? or--oh, I see, a nigger pickanniny."

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Work type: Short story
Author: John Arthur Barry
Date: 1902 CE
Language: English
Genres: Literary Fiction, Drama, Romance, Mystery
Length: 2,790 words
Structure: 1 section, 79 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Literary Fiction — The book is written in a literary style, with complex characters and themes that explore the human condition.
Drama — The book follows the lives of several characters and explores the conflicts between them, making it a drama.
Romance — The book follows the romantic relationships between the characters, making it a romance.
Mystery — The book contains elements of mystery, as the characters attempt to uncover the truth behind the events of the story.