By Violence by John Trevena (1918)

Name: By Violence
Author: John Trevena

John Trevena’s Violence is a gripping exploration of the causes and consequences of violence in our society. Through a series of interviews with victims, perpetrators, and experts, Trevena examines the psychological, social, and economic factors that contribute to violence. He also looks at the ways in which violence is perpetuated through the media, and how it can be prevented. The book begins with an exploration of the history of violence, from the ancient Greeks to the present day. Trevena then examines the various forms of violence, including physical, sexual, and psychological abuse. He looks at the role of the family in creating a violent environment, and how poverty and inequality can lead to violence. He also examines the role of the media in perpetuating violence, and how it can be used to prevent it. The book concludes with a discussion of the various strategies that can be used to reduce violence, including education, counseling, and community-based initiatives. Trevena also looks at the role of the government in addressing violence, and how it can be used to create a safer society. Violence is an important and timely book that provides an in-depth look at the causes and consequences of violence in our society. It is an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the complex dynamics of violence and how it can be prevented.

By John Trevena · First published 1918 · Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Crime Fiction · 3,112 words

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Once upon a time there was a village called Lew, and it was perched on the top of a hill 999 feet, 11 inches high. That is the way fairy-tales have to begin; they insist upon going back into the remote past; but unfortunately the village of Lew has come down to our own days, and so has the big hill on which it stands. If we start over again with, "Once upon a time there was a man of Lew who had fifteen daughters," we are confronted by exactly the same difficulty; for the man is still alive, and the fifteen daughters look as if they never would, nor could, belong to the period when little pixy maids were to be seen any night running round and round the furze-bushes. The only way out of the difficulty is to be courageous, to tell the truth, and say: At the top of a hill 999 feet, 11 inches high--some say it is 1,000 feet, but that is not true--stands the village of Lew, where dwells a man named Heathman, who has fifteen daughters and not a single son; and the daughters are all princesses, although it is not easy to say why; but as they are pretty, and this is a fairy-tale, they must be.

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Work type: Short story
Author: John Trevena
Date: 1918 CE
Language: English
Genres: Thriller, Mystery, Crime Fiction, Drama
Length: 3,112 words
Structure: 1 section, 47 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Thriller — The title 'By Violence' implies a suspenseful and thrilling plot, with a focus on violence and its consequences.
Mystery — The title 'By Violence' implies a mysterious plot, with a focus on uncovering the truth behind the violence.
Crime Fiction — The title 'By Violence' implies a crime-related plot, with a focus on the criminal elements of violence.
Drama — The title 'By Violence' implies a dramatic plot, with a focus on the emotional and psychological effects of violence.