Thanksgiving at the Polls a Thanksgiving Story
The story revolves around a fictional town where the citizens decide to hold their local election on Thanksgiving Day. The plot unfolds as the townspeople struggle to balance their civic duties with their traditional holiday celebrations.
By Edward Everett Hale · First published 1865 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Political Fiction, Social Commentary · 7 chapters · 5,267 words
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Frederick Dane was on his way towards what he called his home. His home, alas, was but an indifferent attic in one of the southern suburbs of Boston. He had been walking; but he was now standing still, at the well-known corner of Massachusetts and Columbus Avenues.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Edward Everett Hale
- Date: 1865 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Political Fiction, Social Commentary, Short Story, Drama
- Length: 5,267 words
- Structure: 7 chapters, 43 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — Set in a specific historical context with fictional elements.
- Political Fiction — Centers around political events and themes.
- Social Commentary — Addresses social issues and critiques societal norms.
- Short Story — A brief narrative focusing on a specific event or theme.
Tags
Thanksgiving · American History · Short Story · Holiday Fiction · Classic Literature · 19th Century · Family Drama · Social Commentary · Political Fiction · Election Day · Voting Rights · Women's Suffrage