Hezekiah's Art by Joseph C. Lincoln
The story revolves around Hezekiah, a young boy who lives with his family on the coast of Maine. His father is a fisherman and Hezekiah often accompanies him on trips out to sea. The narrative explores themes of childhood innocence, coming-of-age, and the struggles faced by families living in poverty during this time period.
By Joseph C. Lincoln · First published 1901 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Humor, Poetry · 819 words
First lines
My son Hezekiah's a painter; yes, that's the purfession he's at; An artist, I mean, -- course he ain't a whitewasher or nothin' like that. At home he was always a-drawin' and shirkin' his work 'round the place, And kept me continyerly jawin' or dressin' him down with a trace; Till I says ter Mother, "Between us, this thing might's well be understood; Our Hez is jest simply a gen'us, and a gen'us is _never_ no good; He won't stop fer jawin's and dressin's; he'll daub and he'll draw all the while; So he might as well have a few lessons, and learn how ter do it in style."
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Joseph C. Lincoln
- Date: 1901 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Humor, Poetry, Coming-of-Age, Satire
- Length: 819 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The work explores themes of artistic ambition, family dynamics, and societal perceptions of art, characterized by a nuanced narrative style.
- Humor — The narrative employs humor through the protagonist's observations and misunderstandings about art, creating a comedic tone.
- Poetry — The text is written in verse, utilizing rhythm and rhyme, which aligns it with poetic forms.
- Coming-of-Age — The story reflects the growth and development of the protagonist's son as he pursues his passion for painting.
Tags
Classic American Literature · Novel · Fiction · Coming-of-Age Story · Small-Town Life · Family Drama · Social Commentary · Morality Tale · Humor · Satire · Realism · American Realism