The House by Eugene Field (1893)
The poem explores the idea of a house being a symbol of comfort, security, and family. It describes the house as having walls that shelter from the outside world, a fireplace that provides warmth, and windows that let in sunlight. The speaker reflects on how the house has been a constant presence throughout their life, providing a sense of stability and continuity.
By Eugene Field · First published 1893 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Domestic Fiction, Humor · 25 chapters · 53,646 words
First lines
It was either Plato the Athenian, or Confucius the Chinese, or Andromachus the Cretan -- or some other philosopher whose name I disremember -- that remarked once upon a time, and the time was many centuries ago, that no woman was happy until she got herself a home. It really makes no difference who first uttered this truth, the truth itself is and always has been recognized as one possessing nearly all the virtues of an axiom.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Eugene Field
- Date: 1893 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Domestic Fiction, Humor, Philosophical Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Length: 53,646 words
- Structure: 25 chapters, 614 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The book explores deep themes of home, family, and the human experience, characterized by a reflective and nuanced writing style.
- Domestic Fiction — The narrative centers around domestic life, focusing on the aspirations and challenges of a family seeking to establish a home.
- Humor — The author's use of wit and irony throughout the narrative adds a humorous layer to the exploration of domesticity and aspirations.
- Philosophical Fiction — The text engages with philosophical reflections on happiness, home, and societal expectations, prompting readers to consider deeper meanings.
Tags
Poetry · Nostalgia · Childhood · Memories · Family · Home · Sentimental · Whimsical · Imagination · Fantasy · Dreams · Youth
Contents
- WE BUY A PLACE
- OURSELVES AND OUR NEIGHBORS
- WE MAKE OUR BARGAIN KNOWN
- THE FIRST PAYMENT
- WE NEGOTIATE A MORTGAGE
- I AM BESOUGHT TO BUY THINGS
- OUR PLANS FOR IMPROVEMENTS
- THE VANDALS BEGIN THEIR WORK
- NEIGHBOR MACLEOD'S THISTLE
- COLONEL DOLLER'S GREAT IDEA
- I MAKE A STAND FOR MY RIGHTS
- I AM DECEIVED IN MR. WAX
- EDITOR WOODSIT A TRUE FRIEND
- THE VICTIM OF AN ORDINANCE
- THE QUESTION OF INSURANCE
- NEIGHBOR ROBBINS' PLATYPUS
- OUR DEVICES FOR ECONOMIZING
- I STATE MY VIEWS ON TAXATION
- OTHER PEOPLE'S DOGS
- I ACQUIRE POISON AND EXPERIENCE
- WITH PLUMBERS AND PAINTERS
- THE BUTLER'S PANTRY
- ALICE'S NIGHT WATCHMAN
- DRIVEWAYS AND WALL-PAPERS
- AT LAST WE ENTER OUR HOUSE