The New Minister's Great Opportunity: First Published in the "century Magazine
1887
The New Minister's Great Opportunity: First Published in the "century Magazine
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.
