Jeroboam by Guy de Maupassant (1869)
The story revolves around a young man who returns to his family's estate after years abroad and becomes embroiled in a complex web of relationships with the local aristocracy and clergy. He struggles with his own identity, morality, and sense of purpose amidst the societal expectations placed upon him. The narrative explores themes of class, faith, and personal freedom through Jeroboam's experiences.
By Guy de Maupassant · First published 1869 · Genre: Satire, Comedy, Domestic Fiction · 2,033 words
First lines
Anyone who said, or even insinuated, that the Reverend William Greenfield, Vicar of St. Sampson's, Tottenham, did not make his wife Anna perfectly happy, would certainly have been very malicious. In their twelve years of married life, he had honored her with twelve children, and could anybody decently ask anything more of a saintly man?
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Guy de Maupassant
- Date: 1869 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Satire, Comedy, Domestic Fiction, Drama, Social Commentary
- Length: 2,033 words
- Structure: 1 section, 37 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Satire — The story uses humor and irony to critique societal norms and religious hypocrisy.
- Comedy — The narrative employs comedic elements through exaggerated character traits and absurd situations.
- Domestic Fiction — The plot centers around the dynamics of a married couple and their household.
- Drama — The story involves emotional conflicts and moral dilemmas within a family setting.
Tags
French Literature · Short Story · Psychological Fiction · Realism · Social Commentary · Morality Tale · Protest Novel · Critique of Society · Class Struggle · Religious Satire · Historical Fiction · 19th Century Literature