Growing Up by Gouverneur Morris
Growing Up is a novel written by Gouverneur Morris that explores the coming of age story of a young man named John. The book follows his journey from childhood to adulthood, and the various challenges he faces along the way. It delves into themes such as identity, family, love, and self-discovery.
By Gouverneur Morris · First published 1928 · Genre: Coming-of-Age, Historical Fiction, Adventure · 6,055 words
First lines
The children were all down in the salt-marsh playing at marriage-by-capture. It was a very good play. You ran just as fast after the ugly girls as the pretty ones, and you didn't have to abide by the result. One little girl got so excited that she fell into the river, and it was Andramark who pulled her out, and beat her on the back till she stopped choking. It may be well to remember that she was named Tassel Top, a figure taken from the Indian-corn ear when it is in silk.
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Growing Up is listed on Textopian as a short story by Gouverneur Morris, dated 1928 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Gouverneur Morris
- Date: 1928 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Coming-of-Age, Historical Fiction, Adventure, Cultural, Drama
- Length: 6,055 words
- Structure: 1 section, 87 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Coming-of-Age — The narrative focuses on the protagonist's journey from childhood to adulthood, highlighting rites of passage and personal growth.
- Historical Fiction — The setting and cultural context are rooted in a historical period, providing a backdrop that influences the characters and plot.
- Adventure — The story includes elements of physical challenges and survival, typical of adventure narratives.
- Cultural — The book explores the customs, traditions, and societal norms of a specific cultural group.
Tags
coming of age · childhood · adolescence · family · identity · self-discovery · growth · relationships · society · struggles · friendship · education