A Quaint Comrade by Quiet Streams
The story revolves around a young man who returns to his hometown after years abroad and reconnects with an old friend. The narrative explores themes of nostalgia, friendship, and the complexities of human relationships.
By Henry Van Dyke · First published 1908 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Pastoral, Biography · 3,876 words
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In April, 1653, Oliver Cromwell, after much bloodshed and amid great / confusion, violently dissolved the "Rump Parliament. " In May of the same / year, Izaak Walton published _The Compleat Angler, or the Contemplative / Man's Recreation_. 'Twas a strange contrast between the tranquil book / and the tempestuous time. But that the contrast was not displeasing may / be inferred from the fact that five editions were issued during the / author's life, which ended in 1683, at the house of his son-in-law in the / cathedral close at Winchester, Walton being then in his ninety-first year / and at peace with God and man.
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A Quaint Comrade by Quiet Streams is listed on Textopian as a short story by Henry Van Dyke, dated 1908 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Henry Van Dyke
- Date: 1908 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Pastoral, Biography, Philosophical, Literary Criticism
- Length: 3,876 words
- Structure: 1 section, 25 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — Set in the 17th century, it reflects historical events and figures, such as Oliver Cromwell and Izaak Walton, blending fact with fiction.
- Pastoral — Emphasizes rural life, nature, and the tranquility of fishing, akin to pastoral literature's focus on idyllic countryside settings.
- Biography — Contains biographical elements about Izaak Walton and his contemporaries, providing insights into their lives and characters.
- Philosophical — Explores themes of contentment, patience, and the human condition, reflecting on life and personal disposition.
Tags
Poetic · Philosophical · Nature · Friendship · Companionship · Solitude · Reflection · Meditation · Spirituality · Existentialism · Humanism · Literary Fiction