A Thanksgiving Dream by Joseph C. Lincoln
The story revolves around a young man who returns to his rural home after years away and becomes involved with the local community's Thanksgiving celebration. He helps organize the event and forms connections with the townspeople, particularly a woman who has been ostracized by the community due to her past mistakes. Through his efforts, he brings people together and helps them find forgiveness and redemption.
By Joseph C. Lincoln · First published 1902 · Genre: Children's Literature, Fantasy, Humor · 743 words
First lines
I'm pretty nearly certain that't was 'bout two weeks ago, -- / It might be more, or, p'raps 't was less, -- but, anyhow, I know / 'T was on the night I ate the four big saucers of ice cream / That I dreamed jest the horriblest, most awful, _worstest_ dream. / I dreamed that 'twas Thanksgiving and I saw our table laid / With every kind of goody that, I guess, was ever made; / With turkey, and with puddin', and with everything, -- but, gee! / 'T was dreadful, 'cause they was alive, and set and looked at me.
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Genres
- Children's Literature — The work features a whimsical narrative style and imaginative elements that appeal to a young audience.
- Fantasy — The dream sequence involves anthropomorphized food items that interact with the protagonist, creating a fantastical scenario.
- Humor — The playful and exaggerated descriptions of the food's threats provide comedic elements throughout the narrative.
- Poetry — The rhythmic and rhyming structure of the text aligns with poetic forms, enhancing its lyrical quality.
Tags
Nautical Fiction · Coming-of-Age Story · Small-Town Life · Friendship · Adventure · Humor · Satire · Social Commentary · Class Differences · Fisherman's Life · Coastal Setting · New England
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Joseph C. Lincoln
- Date: 1902 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Literature, Fantasy, Humor, Poetry, Seasonal Fiction
- Length: 743 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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