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Professor Lucius Wilson, a philosophy teacher from the West, stands alone on Boston’s Chestnut Street, observing its worn pavements, old houses, and lonely trees. Though he has lived in Boston as a student, the city feels like a fleeting visit to him. He ponders the street’s quirky geometry with a whimsical smile, reflecting on the modest life of the townsfolk and the quiet beauty that now ends his journey eastward.
The scene captures the quiet interaction of a scholar with the everyday streets of an ancient city, offering a brief glimpse into his reflections on what makes place unique.
First publish date: April 1, 1990
Genre: Literary Fiction/Classic Literature
Authors: Willa Cather
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