A Waterlogged Town by Francis Hopkinson Smith
A Waterlogged Town is a novel by Francis Hopkinson Smith that tells the story of a small town in Louisiana that has been flooded due to a hurricane. The book follows the lives of several characters as they struggle to survive and rebuild their homes and livelihoods after the disaster.
By Francis Hopkinson Smith · First published 1895 · Genre: Travel Literature, Humor, Fiction · 1,592 words
First lines
He was backed up against the Column of the Lion, holding at bay a horde of gondoliers who were shrieking, "Gondola! Gondola! " as only Venetian gondoliers can. He had a half-defiant look, like a cornered stag, as he stood there protecting a small wizen-faced woman of an uncertain age, dressed in a long gray silk duster and pigeon-winged hat -- one of those hats that looked as if the pigeon had alighted on it and exploded.
"No, durn ye, I don't want no gon-_do_-la; I got one somewhere round here if I can find it."
If his tall gaunt frame, black chin whisker, and clearly defined features had not located him instantly in my mind, his dialect would have done so.
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A Waterlogged Town is listed on Textopian as a short story by Francis Hopkinson Smith, dated 1895 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Francis Hopkinson Smith
- Date: 1895 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Travel Literature, Humor, Fiction, Satire, Social Commentary
- Length: 1,592 words
- Structure: 1 section, 31 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Travel Literature — The narrative focuses on the experiences and observations of American travelers in Venice, highlighting cultural contrasts and personal reflections.
- Humor — The story employs a humorous tone, especially through the exaggerated and comical descriptions of the characters and their interactions.
- Fiction — The work is a fictional account, with invented characters and dialogue, set against a real-world backdrop.
- Satire — The narrative satirizes the romanticized views of European travel and the cultural pretensions of the characters.
Tags
flood · town · disaster · community · resilience · struggle · survival · nature · environment · human spirit · adversity · rebuilding