Another Dog
Another Dog is a novel by Francis Hopkinson Smith that tells the story of a man named John who returns to his hometown after many years away and finds himself drawn into the lives of the people he left behind. The book explores themes of love, loss, and redemption as John tries to reconcile with his past and find meaning in his present life.
By Francis Hopkinson Smith · First published 1904 · Genre: Fiction, Literary Fiction, Drama · 2,987 words
First lines
Do not tell me dogs cannot talk. I know better. I saw it all myself. It was at Sterzing, that most picturesque of all the Tyrolean villages on the Italian slope of the Brenner, with its long, single street, zigzagged like a straggling path in the snow, -- perhaps it was laid out in that way, -- and its little open square, with shrine and rude stone fountain, surrounded by women in short skirts and hobnailed shoes, dipping their buckets. On both sides of this street ran queer arcades sheltering shops, their doorways piled with cheap stuffs, fruit, farm implements, and the like, and at the far end, it was almost the last house in the town, stood the old inn, where you breakfast. Such an old, old inn! with swinging sign framed by fantastic iron work, and decorated with overflows of foaming ale in green mugs, crossed clay pipes, and little round dabs of yellow-brown cakes.
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Another Dog is listed on Textopian as a short story by Francis Hopkinson Smith, dated 1904 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Francis Hopkinson Smith
- Date: 1904 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Literary Fiction, Drama, Animal Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Length: 2,987 words
- Structure: 1 section, 30 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.
- Literary Fiction — The writing style and thematic depth suggest a focus on character development and narrative complexity.
- Drama — The plot involves emotional and relational conflicts that drive the story forward.
- Animal Fiction — The story prominently features a dog, making it relevant to the genre that focuses on animals.
Tags
dog · pets · companionship · loyalty · friendship · family · humor · adventure · narrative · life lessons · emotions · relationships