Eatin' Crow by Frank Harris (1920)
"Eatin' Crow" by Frank Harris is a novel about a man who must eat crow after making false accusations against another person. The book explores themes of redemption, forgiveness, and the consequences of one's actions.
By Frank Harris · First published 1920 · Genre: Humor, Fiction, Southern Literature · 2,914 words
First lines
The evening on which Charley Muirhead made his first appearance at Doolan's was a memorable one; the camp was in wonderful spirits. Whitman was said to have struck it rich. Garotte, therefore, might yet become popular in the larger world, and its evil reputation be removed. Besides, what Whitman had done any one might do, for by common consent he was a "derned fool. " Good-humour accordingly reigned at Doolan's, and the saloon was filled with an excited, hopeful crowd. Bill Bent, however, was anything but pleased; he generally was in a bad temper, and this evening, as Crocker remarked carelessly, he was "more ornery than ever. " The rest seemed to pay no attention to the lanky, dark man with the narrow head, round, black eyes, and rasping voice. But Bent would croak: "Whitman's struck nothin'; thar ain't no gold in Garotte; it's all work and no dust. " In this strain he went on, offending local sentiment and making every one uncomfortable.
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Eatin' Crow is listed on Textopian as a short story by Frank Harris, dated 1920 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Frank Harris
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Humor, Fiction, Southern Literature, Social Commentary, Adventure
- Length: 2,914 words
- Structure: 1 section, 26 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Humor — The book primarily uses comedic elements and satire.
- Fiction — The narrative is a work of imagination and not based on real events.
- Southern Literature — The setting and cultural references are deeply rooted in the Southern United States.
- Social Commentary — The book critiques societal norms and behaviors through its plot and characters.
Tags
humor · satire · memoir · American literature · social commentary · political critique · personal anecdotes · cultural observations · irony · life lessons · historical context · identity