One of Bob's Tramps
One of Bob's Tramps is a short story written by Francis Hopkinson Smith in the late 19th century. The story follows the journey of a young man named Bob, who takes on various odd jobs to make ends meet. Along the way, he meets a group of tramps and befriends them. The story explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the struggles of working-class people in America during that time period.
By Francis Hopkinson Smith · First published 1896 · Genre: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction · 2,627 words
First lines
I had passed him coming up the dingy corridor that led to Bob's law office, and knew at once that he was one of Bob's tramps.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Francis Hopkinson Smith
- Date: 1896 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Drama, Romance
- Length: 2,627 words
- Structure: 1 section, 60 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Adventure — The plot revolves around the protagonist's travels and experiences.
- Historical Fiction — The story is set in a specific historical period and reflects the social and cultural context of that time.
- Literary Fiction — The writing style and character development are central to the narrative.
- Drama — The themes involve personal struggles and emotional conflicts.
Tags
adventure · friendship · travel · exploration · humor · narrative · American literature · 19th century · character study · social commentary · journey · life lessons