Luck by Marjorie Pickthall (1922)
The novel follows the story of a young woman, Mary, who is born into a wealthy family in Toronto. Despite her privileged upbringing, Mary is a restless spirit, and she yearns for something more than the life of a society girl. When her father dies, Mary is left with a large inheritance, and she decides to use it to travel the world. On her travels, Mary meets a variety of people, from a mysterious Russian prince to a young American artist. Through her experiences, Mary learns about the power of luck and how it can shape our lives. She also discovers that true happiness comes from within, and that it is possible to find joy and contentment in the most unexpected places. Luck is a timeless story of self-discovery and the power of luck. It is a classic tale of adventure and romance, and a reminder that life is full of surprises.
By Marjorie Pickthall · First published 1922 · Genre: Fiction, Literary Fiction, Romance · 4 chapters · 4,176 words
First lines
THERE were four bunks in the shanty, and three of them were filled.
Ohlsen lay in one, a great bulk under the Hudson Bay Company blankets, breathing like a bull; in the next was Forbes, with eyes as quick as a mink's, and now red rimmed from snow blindness, twinkling from time to time over his yellowish furs. Nearest the door was Lajeune, singing in his sleep. In one corner an old Indian cowered, as little regarded as the rags and skins in which he was hidden; and Desmond sat by the stove, drinking to his luck, fingering it and folding it.
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Luck is listed on Textopian as a short story by Marjorie Pickthall, dated 1922 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Marjorie Pickthall
- Date: 1922 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Literary Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction
- Length: 4,176 words
- Structure: 4 chapters, 146 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Fiction — Luck is a work of fiction written by Marjorie Pickthall.
- Literary Fiction — Luck is a literary work of fiction, with a focus on character development and themes of morality and fate.
- Romance — Luck is a romantic story, with a focus on the relationship between the two main characters.
- Historical Fiction — Luck is set in the early 20th century, and includes historical elements such as the Great War and the Spanish Flu.
Tags
fate · chance · adventure · human experience · nature · philosophy · narrative · character development · conflict · destiny · life lessons · realism