The Postmaster by Joseph C. Lincoln
A young woman inherits a post office and becomes the postmistress of a small town on Cape Cod. She struggles to adjust to her new life and the strict rules governing the post office. The story explores themes of isolation, loneliness, and the challenges faced by women in rural areas during the late 19th century.
By Joseph C. Lincoln · First published 1898 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Drama, Coming-of-Age · 16 chapters · 92,017 words
First lines
"So you're through with the sea for good, are you, Cap'n Zeb," says Mr. Pike.
"You bet! " says I. "Through for good is just _what_ I am."
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Joseph C. Lincoln
- Date: 1898 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Drama, Coming-of-Age, Social Commentary, Historical Fiction
- Length: 92,017 words
- Structure: 16 chapters, 1,850 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The narrative focuses on character development and explores complex themes of human experience.
- Drama — The story contains intense emotional conflicts and character interactions that drive the plot.
- Coming-of-Age — The protagonist undergoes significant personal growth and self-discovery throughout the story.
- Social Commentary — The work reflects on societal issues and human relationships, providing insights into the human condition.
Tags
Classic American Literature · Novel · Fiction · Humor · Satire · Social Commentary · Small Town Life · Post Office Setting · Quirky Characters · Wit · Wordplay · Regionalism
Contents
- I Make Two Bets-And Lose One of 'Em
- What a "Pullet" did to a Pedigree
- I Get into Politics
- How I Made a Clam Chowder; and what a Clam Chowder Made of Me
- A Trap and what the "Rat" Caught in It
- I Run Afoul of Cousin Lemuel
- The Force and the Object
- Armenians and Injuns; Likewise by-Products
- Roses-By Another Name
- The Sign of the Windmill
- Cooks and Crooks
- Jim Henry Starts Screenin'
- What Came through the Screen
- The Epistle to Ichabod
- How Ike's Loss Turned out to be my Gain
- I Pay my other Bet