Chicago Newspaper Life by Eugene Field
The story revolves around a young boy who runs away from his rural home to Chicago, seeking adventure and fortune. He becomes involved with a group of newsboys who sell papers on the city streets. The boy faces various challenges, including poverty, hunger, and harsh weather conditions, but ultimately finds friendship and a sense of belonging among the newsboys.
By Eugene Field · First published 1895 · Genre: Satire, Journalism, Poetry · 250 words
First lines
It pleases us to observe that the shocking habit of hurling opprobrious / epithets at each other has been abandoned by the venerable editor of the / Journal and the venerable editor of the Tribune. At this moment we are / reminded of the inspired lines of the eminent but now, alas! neglected / Watts:
"Birds in their nests agree, / And 'tis a shocking sight / When folks, who should harmonious be, / Fall out and chide and fight.
"The tones of Andy and of Joe / Should join in friendly games -- / Not be debased to vice so low / As that of calling names.
"Bad names and naughty names require / To be chastized at school, / But he's in danger of hell-fire / Who talks of 'crank' and 'fool.'
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Chicago Newspaper Life is listed on Textopian as a short story by Eugene Field, dated 1895 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Eugene Field
- Date: 1895 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Satire, Journalism, Poetry, Social Commentary, Humor
- Length: 250 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Satire — The text critiques the behavior of newspaper editors, using humor and irony to highlight societal issues.
- Journalism — The work reflects on the practices and ethics of newspaper reporting and editorial conduct.
- Poetry — The use of poetic lines and rhythm in the text indicates a strong poetic influence.
- Social Commentary — The piece comments on social behavior and the importance of civility in public discourse.
Tags
Journalism · History · American Literature · Non-Fiction · Biography · Memoir · Newspaper Industry · Chicago History · 19th Century · Media Studies · Literary Criticism · Autobiographical