A Night Out by Francis Hopkinson Smith
A Night Out is a short story written by Francis Hopkinson Smith that follows the adventures of two young men who spend an evening in New York City. The story begins with the narrator, a young man named Tom, meeting his friend Dick at a restaurant for dinner. After dinner, they decide to go out on the town and end up having a series of misadventures, including getting lost in Central Park and being chased by a group of thugs. Despite these setbacks, Tom and Dick manage to have a good time and return home safely at the end of the night. The story is a lighthearted tale that captures the spirit of youthful adventure and the excitement of exploring a new city.
By Francis Hopkinson Smith · First published 1897 · Genre: Fiction, Short Story, Humor · 7,689 words
First lines
Thoreau once spent the whole livelong night in the hush of the wilderness; sitting alone, listening to its sounds -- the fall of a nut, the hoot of a distant owl, the ceaseless song of the frogs.
This night of mine was spent in the open; where men came and went and where the rush of many feet, and the babel of countless voices could be heard even in its stillest watches.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Francis Hopkinson Smith
- Date: 1897 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Short Story, Humor, Drama
- Length: 7,689 words
- Structure: 1 section, 159 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — The book is a work of narrative prose that describes imaginary events and people.
- Short Story — The book is a brief work of fiction, typically focusing on a single incident or character.
- Humor — The book contains elements intended to amuse and entertain the reader.
- Drama — The book includes serious, emotional, and conflict-driven content.
Tags
adventure · friendship · romance · urban · nightlife · exploration · social · dinner · entertainment · relationships · cultural · leisure