The she-Wolf by Hector Hugh Munro
A young girl is sent to live with her great-aunt and uncle at their country estate after her parents' death. She struggles to adapt to the strict rules and isolation of the countryside. Her only comfort is a wolf she befriends, which she nurses back to health after it is injured. The wolf becomes a symbol of freedom and companionship for the girl.
By Hector Hugh Munro · First published 1914 · Genre: Satire, Comedy, Fantasy · 2,675 words
First lines
Leonard Bilsiter was one of those people who have failed to find this world attractive or interesting, and who have sought compensation in an "unseen world" of their own experience or imagination-or invention. Children do that sort of thing successfully, but children are content to convince themselves, and do not vulgarise their beliefs by trying to convince other people. Leonard Bilsiter's beliefs were for "the few," that is to say, anyone who would listen to him.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Hector Hugh Munro
- Date: 1914 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Satire, Comedy, Fantasy, Short Story, Social Commentary
- Length: 2,675 words
- Structure: 1 section, 65 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Satire — The story uses humor and irony to critique social norms and human behavior, particularly through the character of Leonard Bilsiter and the absurd situation he creates.
- Comedy — The narrative is filled with humorous situations and witty dialogue, especially in the interactions between characters like Clovis and Leonard.
- Fantasy — The plot involves elements of magic and transformation, such as the supposed turning of a person into a wolf, which are central to the story's events.
- Short Story — The work is a concise narrative focusing on a single incident, typical of the short story format, with a clear beginning, middle, and end.
Tags
Satire · Dark Comedy · Social Commentary · Anti-War Literature · Feminism · Psychological Insight · Morality Play · Coming of Age · Autobiographical Elements · War Novel · French Culture · Class Satire