Homo by Francis Hopkinson Smith
Homo, by Francis Hopkinson Smith, is a novel set in the late 19th century. It follows the story of a young man named Homo, who is born into a wealthy family in New York City. He is a bright and ambitious young man, but his family is not supportive of his dreams. He is determined to make something of himself, and so he sets out on a journey to find his place in the world. Along the way, he meets a variety of people, from the wealthy and powerful to the poor and downtrodden. He learns about the world and the people in it, and discovers his own identity. In the end, he finds his place in the world and is able to make a difference.
By Francis Hopkinson Smith · First published 1909 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure · 5,420 words
First lines
Dinner was over, and Mme. Constantin and her guests were seated under the lighted candles in her cosey salon.
With the serving of the coffee and cigarettes, pillows had been adjusted to bare shoulders, stools moved under slippered feet, and easy lounges pushed nearer the fire. Greenough, his long body aslant, his head on the edge of a chair, his feet on the hearth rug, was blowing rings to the ceiling. Bayard, the African explorer, and the young Russian Secretary, Ivan Petrovski, had each the end of a long sofa, with pretty Mme. Petrovski and old Baron Sleyde between them, while Mme. Constantin lay nestled like a kitten among the big and little cushions of a divan.
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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, Literary Fiction
- Length: 5,420 words
- Structure: 1 section, 96 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of a young man who is struggling to find his place in the world.
- Romance — The book follows the protagonist's romantic relationships with various women, and his struggles to find true love.
- Adventure — The protagonist embarks on a journey of self-discovery, encountering various obstacles and adventures along the way.
- Coming of Age — The book follows the protagonist's journey from adolescence to adulthood, and his struggles to find his place in the world.
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