The Oriolists by E.F. Benson
The Oriolists by E.F. Benson is a novel that was published in 1903. It tells the story of a group of birdwatchers who are obsessed with orioles, and their quest to find the perfect specimen. The book has been praised for its humor and wit, as well as its depiction of Victorian society.
By E.F. Benson · Genre: Historical Fiction, Drama, Literary Fiction · 7,407 words
First lines
In spite of the unaccountable absence of a Cabinet Minister who should have sat between our hostess, Mrs. Withers and Miss Agnes Lockett, I felt that this luncheon-party must be considered as perhaps the most epoch-making that had, up to the present date, been enticed beneath that insatiably hospitable roof. Never had the comet-like orbit of our entertainer ascended quite so high towards the zenith.
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The Oriolists is listed on Textopian as a short story by E.F. Benson, dated Date unknown.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: E.F. Benson
- Date: Date unknown
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Drama, Literary Fiction
- Length: 7,407 words
- Structure: 1 section, 136 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in a specific historical time period and includes numerous references and elements characteristic of that era.
- Drama — The narrative focuses on the characters' personal and interpersonal struggles and conflicts.
- Literary Fiction — The book prioritizes character development, psychological depth, and themes over action or plot.
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fiction · literature · British · social commentary · satire · character study · family dynamics · class differences · early 20th century · relationships · humor · drama