The Story of a Country House
The novel revolves around the lives of the aristocratic family who inhabit a country house. The story explores their relationships, social status, and the decline of their power. It delves into themes of love, loss, and the changing times that affect their way of life.
By Selma Lagerlof · First published 1908 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Family Saga · 6 chapters · 41,529 words
First lines
It was a beautiful autumn day towards the end of the thirties. There was in Upsala at that time a high, yellow, two-storied house, which stood quite alone in a little meadow on the outskirts of the town. It was a rather desolate and dismal-looking house, but was rendered less so by the Virginia-creepers which grew there in profusion, and which had crept so high up the yellow wall on the sunny side of the house that they completely surrounded the three windows on the upper story.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Selma Lagerlof
- Date: 1908 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Family Saga, Social Commentary, Realism
- Length: 41,529 words
- Structure: 6 chapters, 760 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The narrative focuses on character development and explores complex themes related to human experience.
- Historical Fiction — The setting and context reflect historical elements, providing insight into the time period.
- Family Saga — The plot revolves around familial relationships and the dynamics within a household.
- Social Commentary — The work critiques societal norms and explores social issues through its characters and plot.
Tags
Realism · Regionalism · Fiction · Novel · Swedish Literature · 19th Century Literature · Rural Life · Country House · Family Saga · Social Commentary · Marriage · Love Story