My Summer with Dr. Singletary
The story revolves around a young woman who spends the summer with her aunt and uncle at their rural home. She forms a close bond with Dr. Singletary, a widower who lives nearby. As they spend more time together, she learns about his past and the loss of his wife. The narrative explores themes of love, grief, and the complexities of human relationships.
By John Greenleaf Whittier · First published 1838 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Coming-of-Age · 6 chapters · 16,908 words
First lines
Well, what of it? All who live die sooner or later; and pray who was Dr. Singletary, that his case should claim particular attention?
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: John Greenleaf Whittier
- Date: 1838 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Coming-of-Age, Drama, Romance
- Length: 16,908 words
- Structure: 6 chapters, 177 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The book explores complex themes and character development, typical of literary fiction.
- Historical Fiction — The setting and context reflect a specific historical period, integrating real events with fictional narratives.
- Coming-of-Age — The protagonist undergoes significant personal growth and self-discovery throughout the narrative.
- Drama — The story contains intense emotional conflicts and character interactions that drive the plot.
Tags
Autobiographical · Coming-of-age · Friendship · Humor · Literary · Memoir · Nostalgia · Poetic · Romance · Satire · Social commentary · Summer
Contents
- Dr. Singletary is Dead!
- Some Account of Peewawkin on the Tocketuck
- The Doctor's Match-Making
- By the Spring
- The Hillside
- The Skipper's Story