On the Ice by Thomas Anstey Guthrie
The story revolves around a young protagonist who becomes infatuated with a beautiful and mysterious woman he meets at a skating rink. As their relationship deepens, the protagonist uncovers dark secrets about her past, which threaten to destroy their love. The novel explores themes of love, obsession, class differences, and the corrupting influence of wealth.
By Thomas Anstey Guthrie · First published 1895 · Genre: Comedy, Drama, Social Commentary · 1,941 words
First lines
SCENE -- _The Serpentine. On the bank, several persons are having their skates put on; practised Skaters being irritable and impatient, and others curiously the reverse, at any delay in the operation_.
CHORUS OF UNEMPLOYED SKATE-FASTENERS. 'Oo'll 'ave a pair on for an hour? Good Sport to-day, Sir! Try a pair on, Mum! (_to any particularly stout Lady_). Will yer walk inter _my_ porler, Sir? corpet all the w'y! 'Ad the pleasure o' puttin' on your skites last year, Miss! Best skates in London, Sir! [_Exhibiting a primaeval pair._
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On the Ice is listed on Textopian as a novella by Thomas Anstey Guthrie, dated 1895 CE.
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- Work type: Novella
- Author: Thomas Anstey Guthrie
- Date: 1895 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Social Commentary, Slice of Life, Romance
- Length: 1,941 words
- Structure: 1 section, 42 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Comedy — The book features humorous dialogues and situations, showcasing the comedic aspects of skating and social interactions.
- Drama — The narrative includes various characters with distinct personalities and emotional responses, creating dramatic tension in their interactions.
- Social Commentary — The text reflects on social classes and behaviors, particularly through the lens of skating culture and the characters' interactions.
- Slice of Life — The book captures everyday moments and experiences of individuals at an ice skating venue, emphasizing ordinary life.
Tags
Adventure · Arctic · Canada · Exploration · Fiction · Historical · Humor · Ice · Journey · Literary · Nature · Northwest_Passage