Unseen Side of Lincoln

Write a story from the perspective of Abraham Lincoln, but focus on his daily life instead of his political career.

Abraham Lincoln is one of the most admired historical figures in the United States, mostly for his leadership during the Civil War. But what about the man behind the legend? How was he in his personal life, away from politics? This prompt encourages you to research and imagine Lincoln’s daily life, his hopes, fears, dreams, relationships with others, and more.