Matildy's Beau by Joseph C. Lincoln
The story revolves around a young woman who marries an older man and moves to the countryside. She struggles with her new life and the isolation that comes with it. Her husband's past mistakes also create tension in their relationship. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and redemption as Matildy navigates her marriage and tries to find happiness in her new home.
By Joseph C. Lincoln · First published 1906 · Genre: Romantic Comedy, Coming-of-Age, Slice of Life · 579 words
First lines
I hain't no great detective, like yer read about, -- the kind That solves a whole blame murder case by footmarks left behind; But then, again, on t'other hand, my eyes hain't shut so tight But I can add up two and two and get the answer right; So, when prayer-meet'ns, Friday nights, got keepin' awful late, And, fer an hour or so, I'd hear low voices at the gate -- And when that gate got saggin' down 'bout ha'f a foot er so -- I says ter mother: "Ma," says I, "Matildy's got a beau."
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Joseph C. Lincoln
- Date: 1906 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romantic Comedy, Coming-of-Age, Slice of Life, Humor, Fiction
- Length: 579 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Romantic Comedy — The plot revolves around the humorous and lighthearted exploration of young love and relationships.
- Coming-of-Age — The narrative reflects the transition from childhood to adulthood, particularly through the character's observations of Matildy's growth.
- Slice of Life — The story captures everyday moments and interactions in a small community, focusing on relatable experiences.
- Humor — The writing style employs wit and comedic elements to convey the characters' situations and emotions.
Tags
Romance · Novel · Fiction · Classic · American Literature · 19th Century · Marriage · Love Story · Social Class · Gentry · New England · Historical Fiction