The "St. Jo Gazette. " by Eugene Field
The story revolves around a young boy who runs away from his cruel uncle and aunt to join a traveling circus. He becomes friends with the performers and learns various skills, eventually becoming a trapeze artist. However, he soon discovers that his uncle has been searching for him and decides to return home.
By Eugene Field · First published 1895 · Genre: Poetry, Humor, Literary Fiction · 1,003 words
First lines
WHEN I helped 'em run the local on the "St. Jo Gazette," / I was upon familiar terms with every one I met; / For "items" were my stock in trade in that my callow time, / Before the muses tempted me to try my hand at rhyme, -- / Before I found in verses / Those soothing, gracious mercies, / Less practical, but much more glorious than a well-filled purse is.
A votary of Mammon, I hustled round and sweat, / And helped 'em run the local on the "St. Jo Gazette."
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- Work type: Article
- Author: Eugene Field
- Date: 1895 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Humor, Literary Fiction, Nostalgia, Satire
- Length: 1,003 words
- Structure: 1 section, 13 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse, employing rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Humor — The poem contains humorous observations and anecdotes about local life and journalism.
- Literary Fiction — The narrative reflects on personal experiences and relationships, typical of literary fiction.
- Nostalgia — The poem expresses a longing for the past and fond memories of the author's youth.
Tags
American Literature · Humor · Satire · Newspaper Columns · Social Commentary · Wit · Irony · 19th Century · Journalism · Essays · Short Stories · Fiction