Phil's Darling by Sylvanus Cobb Jr.
Phil's Darling is a novel by Sylvanus Cobb Jr. set in the mid-1800s. It tells the story of Phil, a young man who is struggling to make his way in the world. He is a hardworking and honest man, but his life is filled with hardship and tragedy. He falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Darling, but their relationship is threatened by the machinations of a powerful and wealthy man who wants to keep them apart. Phil must fight to protect his love and his future, and in the process, he learns valuable lessons about life and love.
By Sylvanus Cobb Jr. · First published 1891 · Genre: Romance, Historical Fiction, Realistic Fiction · 1,957 words
First lines
Philip Rushwood came down to Greyland, in the early spring time, and hired two rooms of Aunt Betty Warren, and engaged board with her. Phil was an artist, and a good one. He was in his thirtieth year, but he did not look it. He was a bright-faced, cheery, fun-loving fellow, and would pass for a handsome man. His father had left him a moderate fortune; so his work was a matter of pleasure and satisfaction rather than of necessity.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Sylvanus Cobb Jr.
- Date: 1891 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Historical Fiction, Realistic Fiction
- Length: 1,957 words
- Structure: 1 section, 50 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Romance — The title of the book, 'Phil's Darling', implies a romantic relationship between the two characters, and the plot of the book follows the development of this relationship.
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in the 19th century and follows the lives of two characters in a rural New England town, making it a historical fiction novel.
- Realistic Fiction — The book is set in a realistic setting and follows the lives of two characters in a rural New England town, making it a realistic fiction novel.
Tags
romance · drama · 19th century · American literature · love story · family · friendship · adventure · loss · identity · social issues · coming of age