Reginald by Hector Hugh Munro (1904)
The novel revolves around the life of Reggie Pepper, a charming and wealthy young man living in London's high society. The story explores his relationships with women, particularly his affair with a married woman, and his involvement in various scandals. Through Reggie's experiences, the novel critiques the social conventions and hypocrisy of the upper class during the late 19th century.
By Hector Hugh Munro · First published 1904 · Genre: Satire, Humor, Short Stories · 15 chapters · 16,281 words
First lines
I did it -- I who should have known better. I persuaded Reginald to go to the McKillops' garden-party against his will.
We all make mistakes occasionally.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Hector Hugh Munro
- Date: 1904 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Satire, Humor, Short Stories, Social Commentary, Fiction
- Length: 16,281 words
- Structure: 15 chapters, 258 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Satire — The book is primarily a collection of satirical short stories that critique Edwardian society and its norms.
- Humor — The writing style is characterized by wit and humor, often using irony and clever dialogue.
- Short Stories — The book is a compilation of short stories, each with its own narrative and characters.
- Social Commentary — The stories provide commentary on social conventions and the absurdities of high society.
Tags
Satire · Comedy · Social Commentary · Coming-of-Age · Autobiographical Fiction · Epistolary · Humor · Wit · Irony · Sarcasm · Class Satire · English Literature
Contents
- Reginald
- Reginald on Christmas Presents
- Reginald on the Academy
- Reginald at the Theatre
- Reginald's Peace Poem
- Reginald's Choir Treat
- Reginald on Worries
- Reginald on House-Parties
- Reginald at the Carlton
- Reginald on Besetting Sins: the Woman who Told the Truth
- Reginald's Drama
- Reginald on Tariffs
- Reginald's Christmas Revel
- Reginald's Rubaiyat
- The Innocence of Reginald