The Red Cow Group by Arthur Morrison
A group of working-class people living in a London slum. The story revolves around their daily struggles and the impact of social and economic conditions on their lives.
By Arthur Morrison · First published 1895 · Genre: Mystery, Crime, Detective Fiction · 5,588 words
First lines
The Red Cow Anarchist Group no longer exists. Its leading spirit appears no more among his devoted comrades, and without him they are ineffectual.
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The Red Cow Group is listed on Textopian as a short story by Arthur Morrison, dated 1895 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Arthur Morrison
- Date: 1895 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Crime, Detective Fiction, Suspense
- Length: 5,588 words
- Structure: 1 section, 59 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The book is authored by Arthur Morrison, a noted writer of detective fiction. His writing style typically includes intricate plotting and a focus on deductive reasoning, common elements in the mystery genre. 'The Red Cow Group' likely includes similar elements given the author's background and previous works.
- Crime — Given Morrison’s other works and their focus on crime in London's lower classes, it is likely that 'The Red Cow Group' involves elements of crime, both in its plot and thematic content.
- Detective Fiction — Morrison is famous for his detailed detective stories which often incorporate elements of mystery and suspense. 'The Red Cow Group', while not explicitly a detective story, likely contains elements of this genre given its author.
- Suspense — Morrison's writing often includes a strong element of suspense, built up through the introduction of puzzling scenarios and clues that are gradually pieced together. It’s likely 'The Red Cow Group' also employs this to draw and engage readers.
Tags
social commentary · realism · London · working class · proletariat · industrialization · urbanization · modernity · alienation · disillusionment · nineteenth century · British literature