The Match-Maker by Hector Hugh Munro
A young woman's life is ruined when she marries a man who turns out to be a con artist. The story explores themes of love, deception and the consequences of one's actions.
By Hector Hugh Munro · First published 1904 · Genre: Comedy, Satire, Short Story · 1,139 words
First lines
The grill-room clock struck eleven with the respectful unobtrusiveness of one whose mission in life is to be ignored. When the flight of time should really have rendered abstinence and migration imperative the lighting apparatus would signal the fact in the usual way.
Six minutes later Clovis approached the supper-table, in the blessed expectancy of one who has dined sketchily and long ago.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Hector Hugh Munro
- Date: 1904 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Comedy, Satire, Short Story, Social Commentary, Literary Fiction
- Length: 1,139 words
- Structure: 1 section, 30 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Comedy — The narrative is driven by humorous dialogue and situations, particularly through the character of Clovis and his witty observations.
- Satire — The story critiques social norms and behaviors, such as the absurdity of societal expectations and the superficiality of relationships.
- Short Story — The work is structured as a concise narrative focusing on a single event or interaction, typical of short story format.
- Social Commentary — The text offers insights into societal attitudes towards marriage, class, and lifestyle, reflecting on contemporary social issues.
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Satire · Social Commentary · Romance · Comedy · Literary Fiction · 19th Century Literature · English Literature · Novel · Short Story Collection · Humor · Wit · Irony