At Five o'Clock in the Morning
The story revolves around a young woman who lives with her aunt and uncle on Prince Edward Island. She struggles to find her place in the world and navigate her relationships with those around her. The narrative explores themes of identity, community, and personal growth.
By Lucy Maud Montgomery · First published 1926 · Genre: Romance, Literary Fiction, Coming-of-Age · 4,657 words
First lines
Fate, in the guise of Mrs. Emory dropping a milk-can on the platform under his open window, awakened Murray that morning. Had not Mrs. Emory dropped that can, he would have slumbered peacefully until his usual hour for rising -- a late one, be it admitted, for of all the boarders at Sweetbriar Cottage Murray was the most irregular in his habits.
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At Five o'Clock in the Morning is listed on Textopian as a short story by Lucy Maud Montgomery, dated 1926 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Lucy Maud Montgomery
- Date: 1926 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Literary Fiction, Coming-of-Age, Slice of Life, Drama
- Length: 4,657 words
- Structure: 1 section, 101 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Romance — The central plot revolves around the romantic encounter between the main characters, highlighting themes of love and attraction.
- Literary Fiction — The writing style is rich in descriptive language and explores deeper themes of personal choice and societal expectations.
- Coming-of-Age — The protagonist experiences personal growth and self-discovery through his interactions and decisions regarding love and duty.
- Slice of Life — The narrative captures everyday moments and the simplicity of rural life, focusing on character interactions and experiences.
Tags
Coming-of-age · Fiction · Romance · Historical fiction · Canadian literature · Novel · Young adult · Literary fiction · Social class · Family dynamics · Love story · Small-town life