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The New Minister's Great Opportunity: First Published in the "century Magazine

1887

Heman White Chaplin

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The New Minister's Great Opportunity: First Published in the "century Magazine

Heman White Chaplin

1887

American Literature, Humour, Novels

The New Minister's Great Opportunity is a novella by Heman White Chaplin, first published in 1887 in Century Magazine. The story humorously explores the challenges faced by a new minister, Mr. Holt, as he prepares a funeral sermon for the local centenarian, Uncle Capen. Through anecdotes from the deceased's life, the narrative reflects on themes of legacy, community, and the passage of time, ultimately offering a poignant commentary on memory and mortality.

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