Abijah´s Bubble
Abijah's Bubble is a novel by Francis Hopkinson Smith, first published in 1891. It tells the story of Abijah, a young man from a small New England town who dreams of a better life. He sets out to make his fortune in the big city, but soon finds himself in over his head. He is taken in by a kindly old man who helps him find his way, and Abijah soon discovers that his dreams may not be as far away as he thought. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, from a mysterious woman to a shady businessman, and learns valuable lessons about life and love. In the end, Abijah discovers that his dreams are within reach, and that he can make them come true.
By Francis Hopkinson Smith · First published 1909 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure · 7,995 words
First lines
Ezekiel Todd, her dry, tight-fisted, lean father, had named her, bawling it out so loud that the more suitable, certainly the more euphonious, "Evangeline," proffered in a timid whisper by her faded and somewhat romantic mother, was completely smothered.
"I baptize thee, Evang -- " began the minister, when Ezekiel's voice rose clear:
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Abijah´s Bubble is listed on Textopian as a short story by Francis Hopkinson Smith, dated 1909 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Francis Hopkinson Smith
- Date: 1909 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure, Coming of Age
- Length: 7,995 words
- Structure: 1 section, 159 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in the late 18th century and follows the story of Abijah, a young man living in a small New England town.
- Romance — The book follows Abijah's romantic journey as he falls in love with a woman from a neighboring town.
- Adventure — Abijah embarks on a journey of self-discovery as he navigates the challenges of life in a small town.
- Coming of Age — The book follows Abijah's growth and development as he learns to navigate the complexities of life.
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