The Pagan's Progress

The Pagan's Progress is a novel written by Gouverneur Morris that follows the journey of a young man named John who leaves his small town to explore the world and find himself. Along the way, he encounters various characters and experiences that challenge his beliefs and values. The book explores themes such as identity, spirituality, and the search for meaning in life.

By Gouverneur Morris · First published 1924 · Genre: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Satire · 23 chapters · 23,587 words

First lines

Old One Eye sat in the mouth of his cave and blinked. Though he blinked both eyes, he could see only out of one of them. Years ago, when One Eye was called Swift Foot, and could run down a deer in the open, the other had been pierced by a thorn and destroyed.

It was wonderful when you came to look at him, to think that old One Eye ever could have been a swift runner, for his legs were no longer nor bigger than his arms. His body was long, heavily paunched and massive; his head hung forward on his hairy chest and he sat hunched over like an ape.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Gouverneur Morris
• Date: 1924 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Satire, Romance, Philosophical
• Length: 23,587 words
• Structure: 23 chapters, 627 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Genres

• Adventure — The narrative focuses on the journey and exploits of the protagonist, emphasizing exploration and action.
• Historical Fiction — The setting and events are rooted in a specific historical context, providing a backdrop that influences the plot and characters.
• Satire — The writing style and themes include elements of humor and critique, often targeting societal norms and behaviors.
• Romance — There are elements of romantic relationships that play a significant role in character development and plot progression.

Tags

adventure · fantasy · mythology · spirituality · journey · self-discovery · cultural exploration · historical fiction · allegory · nature · philosophy · conflict

Contents

• One Eye
• No Man
• The Blasted Tree and the Blue-Jay
• No Man and no Foot
• The Moose
• She Wolf
• The Wooing of she Wolf
• The Faint Heart of no Man
• The Birth of Sunrise
• The Death of no Man
• The Death of Strong Hand
• Maku and she Wolf
• The Weakness of Maku
• Sunrise and Dawn
• Fire
• The Flight of the Tribe
• Cold and Heat
• The Death of One Eye
• The Courting of Dawn
• Sunrise Digs a Cave
• The Trail of Two
• The Trail of One
• The Long Trail

More by Gouverneur Morris

• Constitution of the United States (1789)
• The Spread Eagle (1832)
• Targets (1934)
• The Boot (1923)
• The Despoiler (1927)
• One more Martyr (1930)
• Ma'am? (1920)
• Mr. Holiday (1926)
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