The Carlyles by Franklin P. Adams
It's a satirical novel about the lives of two middle-class Americans who are struggling to make ends meet and find meaning in their mundane existence. The story follows their daily routines, relationships, and petty concerns, highlighting the absurdities and superficialities of modern life.
By Franklin P. Adams · First published 1917 · Genre: Satire, Parody, Humor · 1,014 words
First lines
[I was talking with a newspaper man the other day who seemed to think that the fact that Mrs. Carlyle threw a teacup at Mr. Carlyle should be given to the public merely as a fact.
But a fact presented to people without the proper -- or even, if necessary, without the improper -- human being to go with it does not mean anything and does not really become alive or caper about in people's minds.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Franklin P. Adams
- Date: 1917 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Satire, Parody, Humor, Domestic Fiction, Social Commentary
- Length: 1,014 words
- Structure: 1 section, 31 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Satire — The work uses humor and irony to critique social norms and behaviors, particularly through the exaggerated portrayal of a domestic incident.
- Parody — The text mimics the style of various well-known publications and figures, creating a humorous imitation of their reporting and commentary.
- Humor — The narrative employs wit and comedic elements to entertain, focusing on the absurdity of the situation and the reactions of different characters.
- Domestic Fiction — The central event revolves around a domestic scene involving a married couple, highlighting interpersonal dynamics within a household.
Tags
Biographical Fiction · Novel · Literary Fiction · American Literature · 20th Century Literature · Comedy of Manners · Social Commentary · Satire · Family Drama · Marriage · Relationships · Class Differences