Marjory by Thomas Anstey Guthrie
The story revolves around Marjory, a young woman who lives with her uncle and aunt on their farm. She falls in love with a neighboring farmer, but their social differences and the opposition from her relatives make their relationship difficult. Meanwhile, Marjory's cousin, who has been living in the city, returns to the countryside and becomes infatuated with Marjory, further complicating the situation.
By Thomas Anstey Guthrie · First published 1946 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Coming-of-Age, Drama · 10,347 words
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I have thought myself justified in printing the following narrative, found among the papers of my dead friend, Douglas Cameron, who left me discretion to deal with them as I saw fit. It was written indeed, as its opening words imply, rather for his own solace and relief than with the expectation that it would be read by any other. But, painful and intimate as it is in parts, I cannot think that any harm will be done by printing it now, with some necessary alterations in the names of the characters chiefly concerned.
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Marjory is listed on Textopian as a novella by Thomas Anstey Guthrie, dated 1946 CE.
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- Work type: Novella
- Author: Thomas Anstey Guthrie
- Date: 1946 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Coming-of-Age, Drama, Psychological Fiction, Romance
- Length: 10,347 words
- Structure: 1 section, 221 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The book explores deep emotional themes, character development, and the complexities of human relationships, typical of literary fiction.
- Coming-of-Age — The protagonist's journey through childhood, school life, and personal growth aligns with coming-of-age narratives.
- Drama — The narrative contains significant emotional conflict and interpersonal struggles, characteristic of dramatic literature.
- Psychological Fiction — The exploration of the protagonist's inner thoughts and feelings reflects psychological themes.
Tags
Canadian Literature · Historical Fiction · Romance · Tragedy · Family Saga · Social Class · Marriage · Love Triangle · Infidelity · Adultery · Scandal · Gossip