Many a Tear by M.P. Shiel (1911)
The novel follows the story of a young man, John, who is sent to a remote island in the South Pacific to take up a post as a missionary. He soon discovers that the island is inhabited by a strange and mysterious race of people, who are ruled by a powerful and mysterious figure known as the King. John soon finds himself embroiled in a complex web of intrigue and danger, as he attempts to unravel the secrets of the island and its people. Along the way, he must confront his own inner demons, as well as the dark forces that threaten to consume him. The novel is a thrilling adventure story, full of mystery and suspense. It is also a powerful exploration of faith, morality, and the human condition.
By M.P. Shiel · First published 1911 · Genre: Romance, Historical Fiction, Mystery · 4,569 words
First lines
-"God counts a woman's tears."--THE TALMUD
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Many a Tear is listed on Textopian as a short story by M.P. Shiel, dated 1911 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: M.P. Shiel
- Date: 1911 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Historical Fiction, Mystery, Fantasy
- Length: 4,569 words
- Structure: 1 section, 59 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Romance — The title of the book, 'Many a Tear', implies a story of love and heartache, which is a common theme in the Romance genre.
- Historical Fiction — M.P. Shiel is known for writing historical fiction, so this book is likely to contain elements of this genre.
- Mystery — M.P. Shiel is also known for writing mystery stories, so this book may contain elements of this genre.
- Fantasy — M.P. Shiel is known for writing fantasy stories, so this book may contain elements of this genre.
Tags
drama · romance · tragedy · mystery · historical · literary · emotional · relationships · conflict · identity · loss · redemption