Fair Harbor by Joseph C. Lincoln

Name: Fair Harbor
Author: Joseph C. Lincoln

The story revolves around a young man who returns to his hometown after being away for several years. He finds that the town has changed and so have its people. The protagonist struggles with feelings of disillusionment and disconnection from his past life. Through his experiences, he comes to terms with the reality of change and growth in himself and those around him.

By Joseph C. Lincoln · First published 1907 · Genre: Fiction, Romance, Adventure · 20 chapters · 164,175 words

First lines

"Hi hum," observed Mr. Joel Macomber, putting down his knife and fork with obvious reluctance and tilting back his chair. "Hi hum-a-day! Man, born of woman, is of few days and full of -- of somethin', I forget what -- George, what is it a man born of woman is full of?"

George Kent, putting down his knife and fork, smiled and replied that he didn't know. Mr. Macomber seemed shocked.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Joseph C. Lincoln
Date: 1907 CE
Language: English
Genres: Fiction, Romance, Adventure, Literary, Historical
Length: 164,175 words
Structure: 20 chapters, 3,209 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Fiction — The narrative is primarily a work of fiction, focusing on character development and imaginative storytelling.
Romance — The plot includes romantic elements and relationships that are central to the story.
Adventure — The characters experience various adventures that drive the plot forward.
Literary — The writing style emphasizes character introspection and thematic depth, characteristic of literary works.