Twin Lake. In the Wayne Highlands
Twin Lake is a novel set in the Wayne Highlands of Pennsylvania. It follows the story of two brothers, Tom and Joe, who are struggling to make ends meet in the small town of Twin Lake. As they try to make a living, they must also deal with the struggles of growing up in a rural area, including poverty, racism, and the ever-present threat of violence. As the brothers navigate their way through life, they must also confront their own inner demons and the secrets that have been kept from them. Along the way, they discover the power of friendship, family, and the strength of the human spirit.
By Irving Sidney Dix · First published 1910 · Genre: Regional Fiction, Historical Fiction, Adventure · 338 words
First lines
The shadows fall on Twin Lake fair As crimson sets the Autumn sun; A holy hush is on the air Of eventide and day is done.
No zephyrs kiss the little lake; So still and calm is either shore, That on her face dim shadows wake And deepen ever more and more.
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Twin Lake. In the Wayne Highlands is listed on Textopian as a short story by Irving Sidney Dix, dated 1910 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Irving Sidney Dix
- Date: 1910 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Regional Fiction, Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance
- Length: 338 words
- Structure: 1 section, 9 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Regional Fiction — The title of the book suggests a focus on a particular region, and the author's name implies a focus on the local culture and customs of the Wayne Highlands.
- Historical Fiction — The title of the book implies a focus on the past, and the author's name implies a focus on the history of the Wayne Highlands.
- Adventure — The title of the book implies a focus on exploration and discovery, and the author's name implies a focus on thrilling and exciting experiences.
- Romance — The title of the book implies a focus on relationships and emotions, and the author's name implies a focus on love and passion.
Tags
American poetry · air · autumn · br · calm · crimson · day · done · doth · either · er · eventide