The Love of Lobelia 'Ankins
The story revolves around the life of a young woman who lives with her family on an island off the coast of New England. She falls deeply in love with a man from a neighboring island but their social differences and the disapproval of his family threaten to tear them apart. As the narrative unfolds, it becomes clear that Lobelia's love is not reciprocated by the object of her affections, who instead marries another woman. The story explores themes of unrequited love, heartbreak, and the societal pressures that can lead individuals to make choices they may later regret. Throughout the tale, the author masterfully weaves together elements of romance, drama, and social commentary, creating a rich and nuanced portrayal of life in a small coastal community during the late 19th century.
By Joseph C. Lincoln · First published 1906 · Genre: Humor, Adventure, Fiction · 5,939 words
First lines
Obed's yarn being done, and friend Davidson done too, and brown at that, Peter T. passed around another relay of cigars and we lit up. 'Twas Cap'n Eri that spoke first.
"Love's a queer disease, anyway," says he. "Ain't it, now? 'Twould puzzle you and me to figger out what that Saunders girl see to like in the Davidson critter. It must be a dreadful responsible thing to be so fascinating. I never felt that responsibleness but once -- except when I got married, of course -- and that was a good many years ago, when I was going to sea on long v'yages, and was cruising around the East Indies, in the latitude of our new troubles, the Philippines.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Joseph C. Lincoln
- Date: 1906 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Humor, Adventure, Fiction, Romance, Literary Fiction
- Length: 5,939 words
- Structure: 1 section, 129 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Humor — The narrative employs comedic elements through character interactions and absurd situations, particularly involving the character Lobelia 'Ankins.
- Adventure — The plot revolves around the adventures of characters stranded on a deserted island and their encounters with various challenges.
- Fiction — The work is a fictional narrative that explores themes of love, companionship, and survival.
- Romance — Romantic tension is present, particularly in the interactions between Hammond and Lobelia, highlighting themes of attraction and courtship.
Tags
Romance · Fiction · Novel · Classic · American Literature · 19th Century · Small Town · Love Story · Family Drama · Social Commentary · Marriage · Relationships