Old Man Savarin
The story revolves around Old Man Savarin, a rugged and independent farmer living in rural Quebec. He is determined to maintain his independence despite his advanced age and declining physical abilities. Savarin's life is marked by hardship, poverty, and loneliness, but he finds solace in his connection with the natural world and his memories of the past.
By Edward William Thomson · First published 1896 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Drama · 4,969 words
First lines
Old Ma'ame Paradis had caught seventeen small dore, four suckers, and eleven channel-catfish before she used up all the worms in her tomato-can. Therefore she was in a cheerful and loquacious humor when I came along and offered her some of my bait.
"Merci; non, M'sieu. Dat's 'nuff fishin' for me. I got too old now for fish too much. You like me make you present of six or seven dore? Yes? All right. Then you make me present of one quarter dollar."
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Old Man Savarin is listed on Textopian as a short story by Edward William Thomson, dated 1896 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Edward William Thomson
- Date: 1896 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Drama, Literary Fiction, Short Stories
- Length: 4,969 words
- Structure: 1 section, 126 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — Set in a specific historical period with accurate historical details.
- Adventure — Features a journey or quest with significant challenges and excitement.
- Drama — Focuses on emotional and relational development of characters.
- Literary Fiction — Emphasizes style, character, and thematic depth over plot.
Tags
Canadian Literature · Historical Fiction · Adventure · Nature · Wilderness · Survival · Old Age · Wisdom · Folklore · Legends · Myths · Indigenous Peoples