Davenport's Story
The story revolves around a young woman who returns to her hometown after being away for several years. She reconnects with old friends and acquaintances, including a former suitor, and navigates the complexities of small-town life. The narrative explores themes of identity, community, and personal growth as she re-establishes herself in her hometown.
By Lucy Maud Montgomery · First published 1909 · Genre: Supernatural Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mystery · 1,640 words
First lines
It was a rainy afternoon, and we had been passing the time by telling ghost stories. That is a very good sort of thing for a rainy afternoon, and it is a much better time than after night. If you tell ghost stories after dark they are apt to make you nervous, whether you own up to it or not, and you sneak home and dodge upstairs in mortal terror, and undress with your back to the wall, so that you can't fancy there is anything behind you.
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Davenport's Story is listed on Textopian as a short story by Lucy Maud Montgomery, dated 1909 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Lucy Maud Montgomery
- Date: 1909 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Supernatural Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mystery, Drama, Gothic Fiction
- Length: 1,640 words
- Structure: 1 section, 31 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Supernatural Fiction — The plot centers around a ghostly encounter and the supernatural warning, making it the most relevant genre.
- Literary Fiction — The writing style is reflective and character-driven, focusing on emotional depth and personal experiences.
- Mystery — The story involves an unexplained event that raises questions and engages the reader's curiosity.
- Drama — The themes of loss, family bonds, and emotional turmoil are central to the narrative.
Tags
Coming-of-age · Fiction · Literary · Romance · Historical · Canadian · Novel · Classic · Young-adult · Family · Friendship · Love-story