The Practical Joke by Anonymous
The Practical Joke is a light-hearted novel about a group of friends who decide to pull a prank on their unsuspecting classmate. The prank quickly spirals out of control, leading to a series of increasingly outrageous pranks and hijinks. As the friends try to outdo each other, they find themselves in increasingly dangerous situations. In the end, they must decide if the joke is worth the risk. Along the way, they learn valuable lessons about friendship, loyalty, and the power of laughter.
By Anonymous · First published 1880 · Genre: Humor, Fiction, Satire · 2 chapters · 1,407 words
First lines
[THE PRACTICAL JOKE; OR THE CHRISTMAS STORY OF UNCLE NED]
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The Practical Joke is listed on Textopian as a short story by Anonymous, dated 1880 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Anonymous
- Date: 1880 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Humor, Fiction, Satire
- Length: 1,407 words
- Structure: 2 chapters, 41 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Humor — The title of the book implies that the content will be humorous in nature.
- Fiction — The author is anonymous, suggesting that the book is a work of fiction.
- Satire — The title of the book implies that the content may be satirical in nature.
Tags
humor · prank · comedy · satire · fiction · short stories · anecdotes · lighthearted · entertainment · social commentary · irony · playfulness