Plain Fin -- Paper-Hanger
The story follows the life of a young man named Plain Fin who works as a paper-hanger in New York City during the late 19th century. He struggles to make ends meet and faces various challenges along the way, including financial difficulties and personal relationships. Despite these obstacles, he remains determined to succeed and eventually achieves his goals through hard work and perseverance.
By Francis Hopkinson Smith · First published 1895 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Drama, Romance · 2 chapters · 7,676 words
First lines
The man was a little sawed-off, red-headed Irishman, with twinkling, gimlet eyes, two up-curved lips always in a broad smile, and a pair of thin, caliper-shaped legs.
His name was as brief as his stature.
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Plain Fin -- Paper-Hanger is listed on Textopian as a novel by Francis Hopkinson Smith, dated 1895 CE.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Francis Hopkinson Smith
- Date: 1895 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Drama, Romance, Literary Fiction, Adventure
- Length: 7,676 words
- Structure: 2 chapters, 126 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — Set in a specific historical period with detailed descriptions of the era.
- Drama — Focuses on intense character development and emotional themes.
- Romance — Contains elements of romantic relationships and emotional connections.
- Literary Fiction — Emphasizes complex characters and stylistic writing.
Tags
art · craftsmanship · interior design · paper hanging · home improvement · manual labor · American literature · 19th century · storytelling · character study · working class · trade skills