Dorinda's Desperate Deed by Lucy Maud Montgomery
The story revolves around Dorinda, a young woman struggling with her own desires and societal expectations. She becomes embroiled in a complicated web of relationships and secrets, ultimately leading to a desperate act that has far-reaching consequences.
By Lucy Maud Montgomery · First published 1905 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Coming-of-Age, Family Drama · 3,282 words
First lines
Dorinda had been home for a whole wonderful week and the little Pages were beginning to feel acquainted with her. When a girl goes away when she is ten and doesn't come back until she is fifteen, it is only to be expected that her family should regard her as somewhat of a stranger, especially when she is really a Page, and they are really all Carters except for the name. Dorinda had been only ten when her Aunt Mary -- on the Carter side -- had written to Mrs. Page, asking her to let Dorinda come to her for the winter.
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Dorinda's Desperate Deed is listed on Textopian as a short story by Lucy Maud Montgomery, dated 1905 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Lucy Maud Montgomery
- Date: 1905 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Coming-of-Age, Family Drama, Women's Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Length: 3,282 words
- Structure: 1 section, 54 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The narrative focuses on character development, emotional depth, and social themes, typical of literary fiction.
- Coming-of-Age — The protagonist experiences personal growth and navigates familial relationships, characteristic of coming-of-age stories.
- Family Drama — The plot revolves around family dynamics, struggles, and relationships, central to family drama.
- Women's Fiction — The story highlights female perspectives and experiences, particularly through the character of Dorinda.
Tags
Historical Fiction · Romance · Coming-of-Age · Family Drama · Small-Town Life · Female Protagonist · Social Commentary · Morality Tale · Victorian Era · Canadian Literature · Literary Fiction · Domestic Novel