Noon-Hour Adventuring
This poem explores the idea of taking time for oneself to engage in leisure activities during the day. It suggests that one should take a break from daily responsibilities and indulge in personal pursuits, such as reading or walking, to recharge and find joy. The speaker emphasizes the importance of making time for oneself and not letting life's obligations consume every moment.
By Joyce Kilmer · First published 1908 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Urban Fiction, Coming-of-Age · 3,140 words
First lines
Sun worship, according to the latest religious census, is no longer a popular cult. This is a pity, for it was more respectable and more diverting than most of the forms of paganism that have superseded it.
But the sun is a good-humored deity; he showered his gifts no more generously of old on Teheran, whose walls were resonant with his praise, than now on faithless New York. Daily from his meridian he stretches forth his shining scimitar and strikes the fetters from the feet of young men, setting them free to walk the golden streets of an enchanted city.
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Noon-Hour Adventuring is listed on Textopian as a short story by Joyce Kilmer, dated 1908 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Joyce Kilmer
- Date: 1908 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Urban Fiction, Coming-of-Age, Social Commentary, Adventure
- Length: 3,140 words
- Structure: 1 section, 38 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The work explores the inner thoughts and experiences of a young man navigating the complexities of urban life, emphasizing character development and thematic depth.
- Urban Fiction — The setting is primarily in New York City, focusing on the adventures and experiences of a young man in an urban environment.
- Coming-of-Age — The protagonist's journey reflects themes of youth, self-discovery, and the transition into adulthood.
- Social Commentary — The narrative critiques societal norms and the experiences of different social classes within the city.
Tags
Adventure · Poetry · Nature · Imagination · Fantasy · Romance · Travel · Exploration · Discovery · Freedom · Joy · Escape