Sunday Afternoons by Joseph C. Lincoln
The story revolves around a young man who returns to his hometown after years away and becomes involved with a local woman. He struggles with the idea of settling down and giving up his independence. The narrative explores themes of love, identity, and the challenges of adulthood.
By Joseph C. Lincoln · First published 1906 · Genre: Poetry, Nostalgia, Religious · 293 words
First lines
From the window of the chapel softly sounds an organ's note, / Through the wintry Sabbath gloaming drifting shreds of music float, / And the quiet and the firelight and the sweetly solemn tunes / Bear me, dreaming, back to boyhood and its Sunday afternoons:
When we gathered in the parlor, in the parlor stiff and grand, / Where the haircloth chairs and sofas stood arrayed, a gloomy band, / Where each queer oil portrait watched us with a countenance of wood, / And the shells upon the what-not in a dustless splendor stood.
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Sunday Afternoons is listed on Textopian as a poem by Joseph C. Lincoln, dated 1906 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Joseph C. Lincoln
- Date: 1906 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Nostalgia, Religious, Literary Fiction, Historical
- Length: 293 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse, utilizing rhythm and imagery to evoke emotions and memories.
- Nostalgia — The themes revolve around reminiscence and the longing for simpler times, particularly childhood experiences.
- Religious — The content reflects on spiritual themes, including hymns and the significance of Sunday gatherings.
- Literary Fiction — The writing style emphasizes character introspection and emotional depth, typical of literary fiction.
Tags
Classic American Literature · Short Story Collection · Humorous Fiction · New England Setting · Small Town Life · Quirky Characters · Satire · Social Commentary · Marriage and Relationships · Family Dynamics · Community Life · Local Color