The Gypsy by Josephine Daskam Bacon
The novel revolves around a young woman who marries an older man for financial security and to escape her family's poverty. She becomes embroiled in his world of high society, but struggles with the moral implications of her actions and the emptiness of her new life.
By Josephine Daskam Bacon · First published 1915 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Literary Fiction · 10,110 words
First lines
Very early in the last century, while Napoleon still reigned over Europe and the people went journeys in post-chaises through England, John Appleyard, the only son of a thriving Sussex farmer, met, while walking across one of his father's fields, a troup of gypsies camping under a hedge. Among them was a dark young woman, very lovely, with straight, heavy brows and a yard of thick blue-black hair, which she was drying in the wind at the moment, having washed it in the brook. John looked at her hard, walked by, turned, looked again, and stood staring so long that a surly gypsy father slipped a fowling-piece into his elbow and approached him menacingly.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Josephine Daskam Bacon
- Date: 1915 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Literary Fiction, Family Saga, Social Commentary
- Length: 10,110 words
- Structure: 1 section, 211 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The narrative is set in a specific historical context, exploring themes of social class, marriage, and cultural identity during the early 19th century.
- Romance — The central plot revolves around the romantic relationship between John Appleyard and the gypsy woman, highlighting themes of love and societal acceptance.
- Literary Fiction — The writing style is rich in detail and character development, focusing on the inner lives and societal roles of the characters.
- Family Saga — The story spans multiple generations, detailing the familial relationships and legacies of the Appleyard family.
Tags
Romance · Historical Fiction · Gypsy Culture · 19th Century Setting · Social Class · Love Triangle · Forbidden Love · Family Secrets · Mystery · Suspense · Coming of Age · Self-Discovery