The Edgewood "Drive"
This novel revolves around the lives of two sisters, one a widow and the other a spinster, who live together at Edgewood. The story explores their relationships with each other and those around them, including a young woman who becomes a part of their household. Through their experiences, the novel examines themes of love, loss, and personal growth.
By Kate Douglas Wiggin · First published 1897 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction · 2,214 words
First lines
Just where the bridge knits together the two little villages of Pleasant River and Edgewood, the glassy mirror of the Saco broadens suddenly, sweeping over the dam in a luminous torrent. Gushes of pure amber mark the middle of the dam, with crystal and silver at the sides, and from the seething vortex beneath the golden cascade the white spray dashes up in fountains. In the crevices and hollows of the rocks the mad water churns itself into snowy froth, while the foam-flecked torrent, deep, strong, and troubled to its heart, sweeps majestically under the bridge, then dashes between wooded shores piled high with steep masses of rock, or torn and riven by great gorges.
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The Edgewood "Drive" is listed on Textopian as a short story by Kate Douglas Wiggin, dated 1897 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Kate Douglas Wiggin
- Date: 1897 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction, Adventure, Nature Writing
- Length: 2,214 words
- Structure: 1 section, 18 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The narrative focuses on character development, emotional depth, and the exploration of human relationships within a specific setting.
- Romance — The plot includes romantic elements, particularly the relationship dynamics between Stephen and Rose, highlighting themes of love and longing.
- Historical Fiction — The story is set in a specific historical context, reflecting the life and culture of a logging community in the past.
- Adventure — The narrative includes elements of adventure, particularly through the logging activities and the risks associated with them.
Tags
Coming-of-age · Family-drama · Social-class · Romance · Friendship · Self-discovery · Growth · Change · Identity · Morality · Responsibility · Sacrifice