The Wooing of Miss Woppit
The story revolves around a young girl who is being courted by multiple suitors. The narrative explores the themes of love, relationships, and social class through the protagonist's experiences.
By Eugene Field · First published 1896 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Romance, Comedy · 13,237 words
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At that time the camp was new. Most of what was called the valuable property was owned by an English syndicate, but there were many who had small claims scattered here and there on the mountainside, and Three-fingered Hoover and I were rightly reckoned among these others. The camp was new and rough to the degree of uncouthness, yet, upon the whole, the little population was well disposed and orderly. But along in the spring of '81, finding that we numbered eight hundred, with electric lights, telephones, a bank, a meeting-house, a race-track, and such-like modern improvements, we of Red Hoss Mountain became possessed of the notion to have a city government; so nothing else would do but to proceed at once and solemnly to the choice of a mayor, marshal, clerk, and other municipal officers.
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The Wooing of Miss Woppit is listed on Textopian as a short story by Eugene Field, dated 1896 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Eugene Field
- Date: 1896 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Romance, Comedy, Western, Drama
- Length: 13,237 words
- Structure: 1 section, 159 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The book explores complex themes of love, duty, and societal norms through character-driven narratives.
- Romance — The central plot revolves around the wooing of Miss Woppit, highlighting romantic pursuits and emotional entanglements.
- Comedy — The interactions between characters, particularly the humorous rivalries and misunderstandings, contribute to a comedic tone.
- Western — Set in a mining camp in the American West, the story incorporates elements typical of Western literature, including rugged landscapes and frontier life.
Tags
Humor · Satire · Romance · Courtship · Social commentary · Irony · Wit · Sarcasm · Comedy of manners · American literature · 19th century · Feminism