Keziah Coffin by Joseph C. Lincoln

Name: Keziah Coffin
Author: Joseph C. Lincoln

The story revolves around Keziah Coffin, a young woman who returns to her hometown after being away for several years. She is met with suspicion and hostility by the townspeople due to her past association with a group of outsiders. As she tries to reintegrate into society, Keziah faces numerous challenges, including the disapproval of her family and friends. Her attempts to make amends and start anew are hindered by the town's rigid social norms and prejudices. Throughout the narrative, themes of isolation, community, and redemption are explored as Keziah navigates her complex relationships with those around her.

By Joseph C. Lincoln · First published 1907 · Genre: Fiction, Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction · 22 chapters · 131,761 words

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Trumet in a fog; a fog blown in during the night by the wind from the wide Atlantic. So wet and heavy that one might taste the salt in it. So thick that houses along the main road were but dim shapes behind its gray drapery, and only the gates and fences of the front yards were plainly in evidence to the passers-by. The beach plum and bayberry bushes on the dunes were spangled with beady drops. The pole on Cannon Hill, where the beacon was hoisted when the packet from Boston dropped anchor in the bay, was shiny and slippery. The new weathervane, a gilded whale, presented to the "Regular" church by Captain Zebedee Mayo, retired whaler, swam in a sea of cloud. The lichened eaves of the little "Come-Outer" chapel dripped at sedate intervals. The brick walk leading to the door of Captain Elkanah Daniels's fine residence held undignified puddles in its hollows. And, through the damp stillness, the muttered growl of the surf, three miles away at the foot of the sandy bluffs by the lighthouse, sounded ominously.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Joseph C. Lincoln
Date: 1907 CE
Language: English
Genres: Fiction, Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Drama, Romance
Length: 131,761 words
Structure: 22 chapters, 2,818 paragraphs
Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Fiction — The narrative is primarily a work of fiction, focusing on character development and imaginative storytelling.
Literary Fiction — The book explores complex themes and character relationships, emphasizing depth and style.
Historical Fiction — The setting and context reflect a specific historical period, enriching the narrative with historical elements.
Drama — The plot involves significant emotional conflicts and character interactions, typical of dramatic storytelling.