Birds'-Nesting Time
The story revolves around a young man who returns to his rural home after years away and becomes involved with the local community, particularly a group of women who are struggling to make ends meet. He helps them by providing financial support and eventually falls in love with one of them. The novel explores themes of poverty, community, and social class.
By Joseph C. Lincoln · First published 1904 · Genre: Poetry, Nature Writing, Coming-of-Age · 440 words
First lines
The spring sun flashes a rapier thrust Through the dingy school-house pane, A shining scimitar, free from rust, That cuts the cloud of the drifting dust, And scatters a golden rain; And the boy at the battered desk within Is dreaming a dream sublime, For study's a wrong, and school a sin, When the joys of woods and fields begin, And it's just birds'-nesting time.
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Birds'-Nesting Time is listed on Textopian as a poem by Joseph C. Lincoln, dated 1904 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Joseph C. Lincoln
- Date: 1904 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Nature Writing, Coming-of-Age, Lyric, Romanticism
- Length: 440 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse, employing rhythm and imagery to evoke emotions and scenes from nature.
- Nature Writing — The themes focus on the beauty of the natural world, particularly birds and their habitats, reflecting a deep appreciation for nature.
- Coming-of-Age — The narrative explores the innocence and dreams of childhood, highlighting the contrast between school obligations and the joys of nature.
- Lyric — The poem expresses personal feelings and thoughts, capturing the speaker's longing for freedom and connection with nature.
Tags
Classic American Literature · Humorous Fiction · Satire · Social Commentary · Small-Town Life · Quirky Characters · Marriage · Family Dynamics · Community · Morality Tale · Coming of Age · Nostalgia