The Cuckoo Clock
A young man inherits a farm from his uncle and must navigate the challenges of rural life while also dealing with the complexities of human relationships.
By Joseph C. Lincoln · First published 1908 · Genre: Poetry, Humor, Satire · 601 words
First lines
When Ezry, that's my sister's son, come home from furrin parts, He fetched the folks a lot of things ter brighten up their hearts; He fetched 'em silks and gloves and clothes, and knick-knacks, too, a stock, But all he fetched fer us was jest a fancy cuckoo clock. 'T was all fixed up with paint and gilt, and had a little door Where sat the cutest little bird, and when 't was three or four Or five or six or any time, that bird would jest come out And, 'cordin' ter what time it was, he'd flap his wings and shout: "_Hoo_-hoo! _Hoo_-hoo! _Hoo_-hoo!"
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Joseph C. Lincoln
- Date: 1908 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Humor, Satire, Narrative, Fiction
- Length: 601 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse, utilizing rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Humor — The narrative employs comedic elements and a light-hearted tone, focusing on the absurdity of the cuckoo clock.
- Satire — The piece critiques societal norms and expectations through the protagonist's exaggerated disdain for the clock.
- Narrative — The work tells a story with a clear beginning, middle, and end, focusing on the character's experiences.
Tags
Classic American Literature · Novel · Fiction · Humor · Satire · Social Commentary · Small Town Life · New England Setting · Family Dynamics · Marriage · Love Story · Comedy of Manners