The Nobleman's Wedding
The Nobleman's Wedding is a romantic comedy set in the early 19th century. The story follows the adventures of Lord Charles, a young nobleman who is determined to marry the woman of his dreams, Lady Mary. Despite his family's disapproval, Charles sets out to win Mary's heart. Along the way, he encounters a variety of characters, including a scheming rival, a meddling aunt, and a mysterious gypsy. As Charles and Mary's relationship develops, they must overcome obstacles and face the consequences of their decisions. In the end, Charles and Mary's love triumphs, and they are married in a grand ceremony.
By William Allingham · First published 1905 · Genre: Romance, Historical Fiction, Drama · 344 words
First lines
I once was a guest at a Nobleman's wedding; Fair was the Bride, but she scarce had been kind, And now in our mirth, she had tears nigh the shedding Her former true lover still runs in her mind.
Attired like a minstrel, her former true lover Takes up his harp, and runs over the strings; And there among strangers, his grief to discover, A fair maiden's falsehood he bitterly sings.
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The Nobleman's Wedding is listed on Textopian as a short story by William Allingham, dated 1905 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: William Allingham
- Date: 1905 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Historical Fiction, Drama, Comedy
- Length: 344 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Romance — The title of the book implies a romantic story, as it is about a nobleman's wedding.
- Historical Fiction — William Allingham is known for writing historical fiction, so this book is likely to be set in a historical context.
- Drama — The story of a wedding is likely to be full of drama and conflict.
- Comedy — Weddings are often a source of comedic moments, so this book may contain some comedic elements.
Tags
Poetry · asleep · breath · bride · cheeks · dead · fair · falsehood · feet · foot · grant · harp