The Sunday-School Picnic by Joseph C. Lincoln
A group of people from a small town gather for their annual Sunday-school picnic. The event is marked by a sense of community and camaraderie among the attendees. However, tensions arise when a newcomer to the town arrives at the picnic, causing some of the locals to feel uneasy about his presence.
By Joseph C. Lincoln · First published 1904 · Genre: Poetry, Humor, Children's Literature · 572 words
First lines
Oh! the horns are all a-tootin' as we rattle through the town, / And we fellers are a-hootin' and a-jumpin' up and down, / And the girls are all a-gigglin' and a-tryin' ter be smart, / With their braided pig-tails wigglin' at the joltin' of the cart; / There's the teachers all a-beamin', rigged up in their Sunday clothes, / And the parson's specs a-gleamin' like two moons acrost his nose, / And the sup'rintendent lookin' mighty dignerfied and cool, / And a-bossin' of the picnic of the Baptist Sunday-school.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Joseph C. Lincoln
- Date: 1904 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Humor, Children's Literature, Slice of Life, Nostalgia
- Length: 572 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse, employing rhythm and rhyme, characteristic of poetry.
- Humor — The light-hearted tone and comedic situations, such as the mishaps at the picnic, contribute to its humorous nature.
- Children's Literature — The themes of innocence, playfulness, and school activities make it suitable for a younger audience.
- Slice of Life — The narrative captures everyday experiences and simple joys of a picnic, reflecting ordinary life.
Tags
Classic American Literature · Short Story Collection · Humorous Fiction · Coming-of-Age · Small-Town Life · Community Building · Friendship · Youthful Innocence · Summer Vacation · Outdoor Adventure · Social Commentary · Satire