Sister's Best Feller
The story revolves around a young woman who marries an older man and moves to the countryside. She struggles with her new life and feels isolated from her family and friends in the city. Her husband's eccentricities and lack of understanding exacerbate her feelings of loneliness. As she navigates this challenging situation, she must confront her own desires and sense of identity.
By Joseph C. Lincoln · First published 1909 · Genre: Poetry, Humor, Romance · 486 words
First lines
My sister's best feller is 'most six-foot-three, And handsome and strong as a feller can be; And Sis, she's so little, and slender, and small, You never would think she could boss him at all; But, my jing! She do'n't do a thing But make him jump 'round, like he worked with a string! It jest makes me 'shamed of him sometimes, you know, To think that he'll let a girl bully him so.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Joseph C. Lincoln
- Date: 1909 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Humor, Romance, Coming-of-Age, Social Commentary
- Length: 486 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse, employing rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Humor — The tone and content reflect a humorous perspective on relationships and social dynamics.
- Romance — The narrative explores themes of love and affection, particularly in the context of a romantic relationship.
- Coming-of-Age — The speaker reflects on personal growth and the lessons learned from observing relationships.
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Classic American Literature · Novel · Humor · Satire · Social Commentary · Small Town Life · Family Dynamics · Romance · Marriage · Friendship · Community · Morality Tale