A Golden Wedding
The story revolves around a couple celebrating their golden wedding anniversary. The wife's thoughts and feelings are explored as she reflects on her life with her husband. She recalls the early days of their marriage, their struggles, and their triumphs. Through her memories, the novel examines themes of love, commitment, and the changing roles of women in society.
By Lucy Maud Montgomery · First published 1923 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Drama, Romance · 2,431 words
First lines
The land dropped abruptly down from the gate, and a thick, shrubby growth of young apple orchard almost hid the little weather-grey house from the road. This was why the young man who opened the sagging gate could not see that it was boarded up, and did not cease his cheerful whistling until he had pressed through the crowding trees and found himself almost on the sunken stone doorstep over which in olden days honeysuckle had been wont to arch. Now only a few straggling, uncared-for vines clung forlornly to the shingles, and the windows were, as has been said, all boarded up.
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A Golden Wedding 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: Literary Fiction, Drama, Romance, Historical Fiction, Inspirational
- Length: 2,431 words
- Structure: 1 section, 44 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The narrative focuses on character development, emotional depth, and social themes, typical of literary fiction.
- Drama — The plot revolves around personal and familial struggles, highlighting emotional conflicts and resolutions.
- Romance — The story includes themes of love, care, and relationships, particularly the bond between the elderly couple.
- Historical Fiction — The setting and social context reflect a specific time period, contributing to the historical backdrop of the characters' lives.
Tags
Romance · Fiction · Novel · Marriage · Family · Society · Class · Status · Love · Relationships · Drama · Conflict