Madelon by Mary E. Wilkins (1903)

Name: Madelon
Author: Mary E. Wilkins

Madelon is a poignant exploration of a young woman's emotional turmoil as she navigates love, guilt, and sacrifice following a tragic incident involving her suitor and his cousin, forcing her to confront difficult choices that intertwine her fate with those she cares for. The story delves into the complexities of loyalty and the burdens of responsibility, ultimately questioning the nature of love and redemption.

By Mary E. Wilkins · First published 1903 · Genre: Fiction, Literary Fiction, Romance · 29 chapters · 102,558 words

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There was a new snow over the village. Indeed, it had ceased to fall only at sunset, and it was now eight o'clock. It was heaped apparently with the lightness of foam on the windward sides of the roads, over the fences and the stone walls, and on the village roofs. Its weight was evident only on the branches of the evergreen-trees, which were bent low in their white shagginess, and lost their upward spring.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Mary E. Wilkins
Date: 1903 CE
Language: English
Genres: Fiction, Literary Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction, Coming-of-Age
Length: 102,558 words
Structure: 29 chapters, 1,933 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Fiction — The book is a work of fiction that explores character-driven narratives and emotional themes.
Literary Fiction — It focuses on character development and thematic depth, typical of literary fiction.
Romance — The plot includes romantic elements and relationships central to the story.
Historical Fiction — The setting and context may reflect historical elements relevant to the characters' experiences.