A Case of Trespass
The story revolves around a young woman who returns to her childhood home after being away for several years. She finds herself at odds with the local community and struggles to reconcile her past and present selves. As she navigates her relationships with those around her, she must confront the secrets and lies that have shaped her life.
By Lucy Maud Montgomery · First published 1923 · Genre: Coming-of-Age, Realism, Drama · 4,342 words
First lines
It was the forenoon of a hazy, breathless day, and Dan Phillips was trouting up one of the back creeks of the Carleton pond. It was somewhat cooler up the creek than out on the main body of water, for the tall birches and willows, crowding down to the brim, threw cool, green shadows across it and shut out the scorching glare, while a stray breeze now and then rippled down the wooded slopes, rustling the beech leaves with an airy, pleasant sound.
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A Case of Trespass is listed on Textopian as a short story by Lucy Maud Montgomery, dated 1923 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Lucy Maud Montgomery
- Date: 1923 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Coming-of-Age, Realism, Drama, Children's Literature, Social Commentary
- Length: 4,342 words
- Structure: 1 section, 93 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Coming-of-Age — The protagonist undergoes significant personal growth and moral development, facing challenges that shape his character.
- Realism — The narrative depicts everyday life and social issues, focusing on the struggles of a young boy in a rural setting.
- Drama — The story involves intense emotional conflicts and moral dilemmas, particularly regarding honesty and integrity.
- Children's Literature — The central character is a young boy, and the themes are accessible and relatable to a younger audience.
Tags
Historical Fiction · Romance · Coming-of-Age · Small-Town Life · Family Drama · Social Class · Love Triangle · Forbidden Love · Secrets and Lies · Gossip and Rumors · Morality and Ethics · Personal Growth