The Portygee by Joseph C. Lincoln

Name: The Portygee
Author: Joseph C. Lincoln

The story revolves around a young man who returns to his hometown after being away for several years. He has been living on the island of Madeira and has become accustomed to its laid-back lifestyle. However, he finds it difficult to adjust back to life in New England, where he is expected to take over his family's business. The protagonist struggles with the cultural differences between the two places, feeling stifled by the strict social norms and expectations of his hometown. He also faces challenges in reconnecting with his family and friends, who have moved on with their lives without him. Throughout the story, the protagonist grapples with his own identity and sense of belonging, ultimately deciding to return to Madeira where he can live a more carefree life.

By Joseph C. Lincoln · First published 1906 · Genre: Fiction, Adventure, Humor · 20 chapters · 155,841 words

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Overhead the clouds cloaked the sky; a ragged cloak it was, and, here and there, a star shone through a hole, to be obscured almost instantly as more cloud tatters were hurled across the rent. The pines threshed on the hill tops. The bare branches of the wild-cherry and silverleaf trees scraped and rattled and tossed. And the wind, the raw, chilling December wind, driven in, wet and salty, from the sea, tore over the dunes and brown uplands and across the frozen salt-meadows, screamed through the telegraph wires, and made the platform of the dismal South Harniss railway station the lonesomest, coldest, darkest and most miserable spot on the face of the earth.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Joseph C. Lincoln
Date: 1906 CE
Language: English
Genres: Fiction, Adventure, Humor, Romance, Historical
Length: 155,841 words
Structure: 20 chapters, 3,129 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Fiction — The narrative is primarily a work of fiction, focusing on character development and imaginative storytelling.
Adventure — The plot involves elements of adventure, including exploration and personal journeys.
Humor — The writing style incorporates humor, contributing to the overall tone and character interactions.
Romance — Themes of romance are present, influencing character relationships and plot dynamics.