The Cuckoo Clock by Joseph C. Lincoln
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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The Cuckoo Clock is listed on Textopian as a short story by Joseph C. Lincoln, dated 1908 CE.
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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: Fairly Easy (7th 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