The Belfry by May Sinclair (1905)

The Belfry explores the intricate dynamics between a young journalist named Jevons, a talented yet unconventional writer, and Viola Thesiger, a spirited woman seeking to escape societal constraints, as they navigate the challenges of love, ambition, and personal identity. Through the narrator's reflections, the story delves into the complexities of their relationships and the impact of societal expectations on their lives.

By May Sinclair · First published 1905 · Genre: Psychological Fiction, Literary Fiction, Modernist Fiction · 15 chapters · 137,962 words

First lines

Of course this story can't be published as it stands just yet. Not -- if / I'm to be decent -- for another generation, because, thank Heaven, they're / still alive. (They've had me there, as they've always had me everywhere.) / How they managed it I can't think. I don't mean merely at the end, though / that was stupendous, but how they ever managed it. It seems to me they / must have taken _all_ the risks, always.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: May Sinclair
• Date: 1905 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Psychological Fiction, Literary Fiction, Modernist Fiction, Social Commentary, Gothic Fiction
• Length: 137,962 words
• Structure: 15 chapters, 2,605 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

• Psychological Fiction — The novel explores the inner thoughts and emotional struggles of its characters, focusing on their psychological states.
• Literary Fiction — The writing style is characterized by its depth, complexity, and emphasis on character development and thematic exploration.
• Modernist Fiction — The narrative employs innovative techniques and a focus on subjective experience, typical of modernist literature.
• Social Commentary — The book addresses societal issues and critiques social norms, reflecting the author's views on contemporary society.

Tags

Psychological Fiction · Gothic Horror · Mystery · Thriller · Supernatural · Paranormal · Ghost Story · Haunted House · Atmospheric Setting · Isolated Location · Sense of Dread · Building as Character

Contents

• CHAPTER I
• CHAPTER II
• CHAPTER III
• CHAPTER IV
• CHAPTER V
• CHAPTER VI
• CHAPTER VII
• CHAPTER VIII
• CHAPTER IX
• CHAPTER X
• CHAPTER XI
• CHAPTER XII
• CHAPTER XIII
• CHAPTER XIV
• CHAPTER XV

More by May Sinclair

• The Token (1920)
• The Nature Of The Evidence (1920)
• Life and Death of Harriett Frean (1934)
• The Judgment of Eve (1928)
• Superseded (1917)
• The Flaw in the Crystal (1921)
• The Tysons (1913)
• The Romantic (1910)
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