The Best Spare Room by Joseph C. Lincoln
A young woman inherits a large house from a distant relative and decides to rent out the spare rooms to make ends meet. She faces various challenges as she navigates her new role as a landlady, including dealing with eccentric tenants and trying to maintain order in the household.
By Joseph C. Lincoln · First published 1906 · Genre: Poetry, Humor, Nostalgia · 494 words
First lines
I remember, when a youngster, all the happy hours I spent / When to visit Uncle Hiram in the country oft I went; / And the pleasant recollection still in memory has a charm / Of my boyish romps and rambles round the dear old-fashioned farm. / But at night all joyous fancies from my youthful bosom crept, / For I knew they'd surely put me where the "comp'ny" always slept, / And my spirit sank within me, as upon it fell the gloom / And the vast and lonely grandeur of the best spare room.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Joseph C. Lincoln
- Date: 1906 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Humor, Nostalgia, Gothic, Family
- Length: 494 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse, utilizing rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Humor — The narrative employs a humorous tone, particularly in the depiction of the spare room and the protagonist's experiences.
- Nostalgia — The themes revolve around childhood memories and reflections on the past, evoking a sense of nostalgia.
- Gothic — Elements of gloom, eerie imagery, and a sense of foreboding contribute to a gothic atmosphere.
Tags
Humor · Satire · Social Commentary · Domestic Life · Marriage · Family Dynamics · Small Town · New England Setting · Quirky Characters · Wit · Sarcasm · Irony