Cy Whittaker's Place
The story revolves around Cy Whittaker, a young man who returns to his hometown after being away for several years. He has made a fortune in the city and is now looking to settle down and live a simpler life. However, he finds that his past experiences have left him with emotional scars and it's difficult for him to connect with the people around him. As Cy tries to adjust to small-town life, he faces various challenges, including dealing with old acquaintances who are skeptical of his newfound wealth and struggling to find his place in a community where everyone knows each other's business. Despite these obstacles, Cy is determined to make a fresh start and prove himself as a worthy member of the community. Throughout the story, themes of identity, belonging, and redemption are explored as Cy navigates his complex relationships with the people around him. The novel ultimately presents a nuanced portrayal of small-town life and the complexities of human nature.
By Joseph C. Lincoln · First published 1913 · Genre: Fiction, Literary Fiction, Adventure · 21 chapters · 115,932 words
First lines
It is queer, but Captain Cy himself doesn't remember whether the day was Tuesday or Wednesday. Asaph Tidditt's records ought to settle it, for there was a meeting of the board of selectmen that day, and Asaph has been town clerk in Bayport since the summer before the Baptist meeting house burned. But on the record the date, in Asaph's handwriting, stands "Tuesday, May 10, 189-" and, as it happens, May 10 of that year fell on Wednesday, not Tuesday at all.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Joseph C. Lincoln
- Date: 1913 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Literary Fiction, Adventure, Coming-of-Age, Humor
- Length: 115,932 words
- Structure: 21 chapters, 2,353 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — The narrative is primarily a work of fiction, focusing on character development and imaginative storytelling.
- Literary Fiction — The writing style emphasizes character introspection and thematic depth, typical of literary fiction.
- Adventure — The plot includes elements of adventure, showcasing the protagonist's journey and experiences.
- Coming-of-Age — The story explores themes of personal growth and maturation, characteristic of coming-of-age narratives.
Tags
Classic American Literature · Novel · Fiction · Humor · Satire · Social Commentary · Small Town Life · Community · Friendship · Marriage · Family · Morality
Contents
- The Perfect Boarding House
- The Wanderer's Return
- "Fixin' over"
- Bailey Bangs's Experiment
- A Front-Door Caller
- Icicles and Dust
- Captain Cy Proves Delinquent
- The "Cow Lady"
- Politics and Birthdays
- A Letter and a Visitor
- A Bargain Off
- "Town-Meetin"
- The Repulse
- A Clew
- Debby Beasley to the Rescue
- A Remarkable Drive and what Followed
- The Captain Remembers his Age
- Congressman Everdean
- The Toppling of a Monument
- Divided Honors
- Captain Cy's "Picture"