Bart's Club by Harry Graham (1901)
The novel revolves around a group of middle-class men who form a club to escape the monotony of their lives. They engage in various activities, including drinking and womanizing, but ultimately struggle with feelings of inadequacy and disillusionment. The story explores themes of masculinity, class, and the search for meaning in a seemingly meaningless world.
By Harry Graham · First published 1901 · Genre: Satire, Humor, Social Commentary · 507 words
First lines
("_In my view, the most absolutely perfect club of all would be a club where absolutely every man could get in, it mattered not what he had done in the past._" -- Bart Kennedy.)
It fills, indeed, a long felt need, This institution, just arisen; We notice here that atmosphere Of restaurant and prison, Of green-room, gambling-hell, saloon, Which makes it an especial boon.
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Bart's Club is listed on Textopian as a short story by Harry Graham, dated 1901 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Harry Graham
- Date: 1901 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Satire, Humor, Social Commentary, Poetry, Crime
- Length: 507 words
- Structure: 1 section, 9 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Satire — The work uses humor and irony to critique societal norms and institutions, particularly clubs and their exclusivity.
- Humor — The writing style and content are designed to amuse and entertain, with witty observations and clever wordplay.
- Social Commentary — The text provides insights into social structures and behaviors, highlighting the absurdities of class and status.
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, employing rhyme and meter to convey its themes.
Tags
Satire · Humor · Dark Comedy · Social Commentary · British Literature · Early 20th Century · Novel · Anti-Hero · Club Life · Upper Class · Class Satire · Moral Decay
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- The Triumph of Jam (Rhymes for the Times) (1902)
- Egregious Eastbourne (Rhymes for the Times) (1907)
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