Rudder Grange by Frank R. Stockton
Rudder Grange is a humorous novel written by Frank R. Stockton in 1879. The story follows the adventures of a young couple who move into an old house in the country and encounter various comical situations with their neighbors, servants, and animals. The book is known for its witty dialogue and satirical commentary on Victorian society.
By Frank R. Stockton · First published 1879 · Genre: Humor, Domestic Fiction, Adventure · 20 chapters · 81,993 words
First lines
For some months after our marriage, Euphemia and I boarded. But we did not like it. Indeed, there was no reason why we should like it. Euphemia said that she never felt at home except when she was out, which feeling, indicating such an excessively unphilosophic state of mind, was enough to make me desire to have a home of my own, where, except upon rare and exceptional occasions, my wife would never care to go out.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Frank R. Stockton
- Date: 1879 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Humor, Domestic Fiction, Adventure, Satire, Romance
- Length: 81,993 words
- Structure: 20 chapters, 1,662 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Humor — The book is primarily a humorous novel with witty dialogue and comedic situations.
- Domestic Fiction — The story revolves around the domestic life and adventures of the main characters.
- Adventure — The plot includes various adventures and escapades experienced by the characters.
- Satire — The narrative often satirizes societal norms and conventions.
Tags
humor · satire · adventure · domestic life · quirky characters · social commentary · 19th century · American literature · family dynamics · rural setting · eccentricity · narrative style
Contents
- Treating of a Novel Style of Dwelling House
- Treating of a Novel Style of Boarder
- Treating of a Novel Style of Girl
- Treating of a Novel Style of Burglar
- Pomona Produces a Partial Revolution in Rudder Grange
- The New Rudder Grange
- Treating of an Unsuccessful Broker and a Dog
- Pomona once more
- We Camp out
- Wet Blankets
- The Boarder's Visit
- Lord Edward and the Tree-Man
- Pomona's Novel
- Pomona Takes a Bridal Trip
- In which Two New Friends Disport themselves
- In which an Old Friend Appears and the Bridal Trip Takes a Fresh Start
- In which we Take a Vacation and Look for David Dutton
- Our Tavern
- The Baby at Rudder Grange
- The other Baby at Rudder Grange