Buttercup-Night by John Galsworthy

Name: Buttercup-Night
Author: John Galsworthy

Buttercup-Night is a novel by John Galsworthy, published in 1927. The story follows the lives of several characters, including the aristocratic family of Lord and Lady Montfort, their daughter Laura, and their son Raymond. The novel explores themes of love, class, and social status, as well as the decline of the British aristocracy in the aftermath of World War I.

By John Galsworthy · First published 1903 · Genre: Fiction, Drama, Historical · 3,084 words

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Why is it that in some places there is such a feeling of life being all one; not merely a long picture-show for human eyes, but a single breathing, glowing, growing thing, of which we are no more important a part than the swallows and magpies, the foals and sheep in the meadows, the sycamores and ash trees and flowers in the fields, the rocks and little bright streams, or even the long fleecy clouds and their soft-shouting drivers, the winds?

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Work type: Short story
Author: John Galsworthy
Date: 1903 CE
Language: English
Genres: Fiction, Drama, Historical, Romantic
Length: 3,084 words
Structure: 1 section, 38 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Fiction — As a novel, Buttercup-Night primarily falls into the fiction genre because it features imaginary events and people.
Drama — Galsworthy's writing often showcases human emotions and involves conflict that evolves as a drama. The experiences and journey of the characters in the story make it fit into the drama genre.
Historical — The novel is set in a specific historical context, with details that represent the societal norms and events of that time, conceding its inclusion in the historical genre.
Romantic — There are elements of love and emotional relationships between characters within the book, constituting it as a romantic genre.