Let Me No More a Mendicant
A young man, tired of living a life of poverty and dependence on others, decides to take control of his destiny and become self-sufficient. He learns various skills and trades, including farming, carpentry, and blacksmithing, and eventually becomes a successful entrepreneur. The novel explores themes of self-reliance, hard work, and the importance of personal responsibility.
By Arthur Willis Colton · First published 1920 · Genre: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Philosophical Fiction · 121 words
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PART I. WEST-EASTERLY MORALITIES
Let me no more a mendicant
Without the gate
Of the world's kingly palace wait;
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Let Me No More a Mendicant is listed on Textopian as a short story by Arthur Willis Colton, dated 1920 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Arthur Willis Colton
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Philosophical Fiction, Social Commentary
- Length: 121 words
- Structure: 1 section, 19 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — Arthur Willis Colton is primarily a fiction writer, and the title suggests a narrative about an individual's personal experience.
- Historical Fiction — Colton's works often involve historical settings or characters, and the theme of mendicancy might be a commentary on a specific historical period or event.
- Philosophical Fiction — The concept of 'no more a mendicant' suggests philosophical themes of identity, change, and socio-economic status, which would align with philosophical fiction.
- Social Commentary — The theme suggests a critique or commentary on societal structures and relations specifically pertaining to poverty and wealth.
Tags
Mental Illness · Psychology · Self-Discovery · Autobiography · Memoir · Biography · History · Social Commentary · Philosophy · Spirituality · Personal Growth · Inspiration