The Orang-Outang by Frank R. Stockton
The Orang-Outang is a short story written by Frank R. Stockton in 1887. It tells the tale of a wealthy man who purchases an orangutan from a traveling circus and brings it home to live with him as a pet. The story follows the relationship between the two characters, exploring themes of power dynamics, humanity, and the nature of companionship.
By Frank R. Stockton · First published 1887 · Genre: Humor, Animal Fiction, Satire · 608 words
First lines
The Orang-outang and the Chimpanzee approach nearer to man in their formation and disposition than any other animals, and yet these Apes seldom evince as much apparent sense and good feeling as the dog or elephant. They imitate man very often, but they exhibit few inherent qualities which should raise them to the level of many of man's brute companions.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Frank R. Stockton
- Date: 1887 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Humor, Animal Fiction, Satire, Short Story, Anthropomorphism
- Length: 608 words
- Structure: 1 section, 9 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Humor — The narrative focuses on the amusing behaviors and antics of orangutans, highlighting their sense of humor and ability to mimic humans in a comical manner.
- Animal Fiction — The story revolves around the characteristics and actions of orangutans, presenting them as central figures with distinct personalities.
- Satire — The text subtly critiques human behaviors and societal norms through the lens of the orangutans' imitative actions.
- Short Story — The work is a concise narrative that focuses on a specific event involving orangutans, fitting the structure of a short story.
Tags
mystery · humor · satire · adventure · suspense · animal · society · crime · narrative · fiction · 19th century · short story