The Story-Book Boy
A young boy inherits a large sum of money from a distant relative and decides to use it to buy a farm. He faces various challenges as he tries to manage the property and its workers. The story explores themes of responsibility, hard work, and the importance of learning from one's mistakes.
By Joseph C. Lincoln · First published 1904 · Genre: Children's Literature, Adventure, Fantasy · 457 words
First lines
Oh, the story-book boy! he's a wonderful youth, A prodigy reeking with goodness and truth; As brave as a lion, as wise as a sage, And sharp as a razor, though twelve years of age. His mother is good and she's awfully poor, But he says, "Do not fret, _I'll_ provide for you, sure! " And the hard grasping landlord, who comes to annoy, Is braved to his teeth by the story-book boy.
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The Story-Book Boy is listed on Textopian as a short story by Joseph C. Lincoln, dated 1904 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Joseph C. Lincoln
- Date: 1904 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Literature, Adventure, Fantasy, Coming-of-Age, Poetry
- Length: 457 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Children's Literature — The narrative centers around a young protagonist who embodies virtues and adventures appealing to a younger audience.
- Adventure — The story features the protagonist engaging in heroic acts and rescuing others, characteristic of adventure tales.
- Fantasy — The idealized portrayal of the protagonist and his extraordinary abilities aligns with elements of fantasy.
- Coming-of-Age — The protagonist's journey reflects growth and maturity, typical of coming-of-age stories.
Tags
Coming-of-age · Fiction · Novel · Classic · American Literature · Young Adult · Adventure · Friendship · Growing Up · Self-discovery · Small-town Life · Rural Setting