Rigby's Romance by Joseph Furphy

Name: Rigby's Romance
Author: Joseph Furphy

Rigby's Romance is a novel by Joseph Furphy, first published in 1903. It tells the story of a young man named Rigby, who is a clerk in a small country town in Australia. He is in love with a young woman named Mary, but she is engaged to another man. Rigby is determined to win her heart, and embarks on a series of adventures to prove his worth. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including a mysterious old man, a beautiful young woman, and a mysterious stranger. He also encounters a variety of obstacles, including a dangerous bushfire, a flood, and a gang of criminals. In the end, Rigby's courage and determination pay off, and he is able to win Mary's heart.

By Joseph Furphy · First published 1905 · Genre: Romance, Realism, Historical Fiction · 40 chapters · 67,664 words

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I wol you tell a litel thing in prose. That oughte liken you, as I suppose. Or elles certes ye be to dangerous. It is a moral tale vertuous. Al be it told sometimes in sondry wise. Of sondry folk, as I shall you devise. --Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales."

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Work type: Novel
Author: Joseph Furphy
Date: 1905 CE
Language: English
Genres: Romance, Realism, Historical Fiction, Adventure
Length: 67,664 words
Structure: 40 chapters, 2,317 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)

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Romance — The title of the book, 'Rigby's Romance', implies that the main focus of the book is a romantic relationship between the protagonist, Rigby, and another character.
Realism — Joseph Furphy is known for writing in the realism genre, which focuses on the everyday lives of ordinary people and their struggles.
Historical Fiction — The book is set in the late 19th century, which is a period of history, making it a historical fiction novel.
Adventure — The book follows Rigby's journey as he embarks on a romantic adventure, making it an adventure novel.