In a Fog by Thomas Anstey Guthrie
The story revolves around a young woman who becomes lost in the fog while walking home from work. As she searches for her way, she encounters various characters, including a mysterious stranger who offers to guide her through the fog. Along the way, she begins to question her own identity and reality as the fog seems to blur the lines between past and present.
By Thomas Anstey Guthrie · First published 1893 · Genre: Comedy, Drama, Satire · 1,543 words
First lines
SCENE -- _Main thoroughfare near Hyde Park. Time_ 8 P. M. _Nothing visible anywhere, but very much audible; horses slipping and plunging, wheels grinding, crashes, jolts, and English as she is spoke on such occasions._
MRS. FLUSTERS (_who is seated in a brougham with her husband, on their way to dine with some friends in Cromwell Road_). We shall be dreadfully late, I know we shall! I'm sure Peacock could go faster than this if he liked -- he always loses his head when there's much traffic. Do tell him to make haste!
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Thomas Anstey Guthrie
- Date: 1893 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Satire, Fiction, Mystery
- Length: 1,543 words
- Structure: 1 section, 49 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Comedy — The book features humorous situations and dialogue, particularly through the misunderstandings and misadventures of the characters in a foggy setting.
- Drama — The narrative explores interpersonal relationships and social dynamics, highlighting the tension between the characters during their predicament.
- Satire — The work critiques social norms and behaviors, particularly the absurdity of social obligations in the face of unforeseen circumstances.
- Fiction — The story is a fictional account of a couple's experience in a fog, showcasing character development and plot progression.
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Mystery · Suspense · Thriller · Detective · Fiction · Classic · Canadian Literature · Gothic · Atmospheric · Psychological · Crime · Investigation