Life's Paths by Joseph C. Lincoln
The novel revolves around the lives of two brothers who are struggling to make a living on their family's farm. One brother is determined and hardworking, while the other is lazy and unmotivated. As they navigate their differences, they must also confront the challenges of poverty and the changing times in rural America.
By Joseph C. Lincoln · First published 1906 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Philosophical · 268 words
First lines
It's A wonderful world we're in, my dear, A wonderful world, they say, And blest they be who may wander free Wherever a wish may stray; Who spread their sails to the arctic gales, Or bask in the tropic's bowers, While we must keep to the foot-path steep In this workaday life of ours.
For smooth is the road for the few, my dear, And wide are the ways they roam: Our feet are led where the millions tread, In the worn, old lanes of home. And the years may flow for weal or woe, And the frost may follow the flowers, Our steps are bound to the self-same round In this workaday life of ours.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Joseph C. Lincoln
- Date: 1906 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Philosophical, Inspirational, Literary Fiction
- Length: 268 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work employs structured verse and employs rhythm and imagery to convey emotions and themes.
- Romance — The themes of love and companionship are central, highlighting the bond between the characters.
- Philosophical — The text reflects on life's journey, choices, and the nature of existence.
- Inspirational — The work encourages resilience and positivity in the face of life's challenges.
Tags
Coming-of-age · Fiction · Literary · Realism · Social commentary · Small-town life · Family dynamics · Friendship · Love story · Self-discovery · Personal growth · Morality tale