The Old Carryall
A young woman inherits a large sum of money from her uncle and decides to travel the world, but she soon becomes disillusioned with the superficiality of high society and returns home to find happiness in a simpler way of life.
By Joseph C. Lincoln · First published 1908 · Genre: Poetry, Nostalgia, Romance · 453 words
First lines
It's alone in the dark of the old wagon-shed, Where the spider-webs swing from the beams overhead, And the sun, siftin' in through the dirt and the mold Of the winder's dim pane, specks it over with gold. Its curtains are tattered, its cushions are worn, It's a kind of a ghost of a carriage, forlorn, And the dust from the roof settles down like a pall On the sorrowin' shape of the old carryall.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Joseph C. Lincoln
- Date: 1908 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Nostalgia, Romance, Sentimental, Historical
- Length: 453 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 to convey emotions and imagery.
- Nostalgia — The themes revolve around memories of the past, reflecting on love, loss, and the passage of time.
- Romance — The narrative includes elements of love and companionship, particularly in the context of a relationship.
- Sentimental — The tone evokes deep feelings of affection and longing for the past, emphasizing emotional connections.
Tags
Classic American Literature · Humorous Fiction · Small Town Life · Quirky Characters · Satire · Social Commentary · Marriage · Family Dynamics · Friendship · Community · Isolation · Loneliness