A Billeting Adventure by Herbert Jenkins
The story revolves around a young officer who is billeted with an elderly couple and their daughter. The officer's presence disrupts the household dynamics, leading to comedic misunderstandings and cultural clashes between the military man and his civilian hosts.
By Herbert Jenkins · First published 1925 · Genre: Comedy, Satire, War Fiction · 7,127 words
First lines
"Some'ow or other, Ginger, I feel I'm goin' to 'ave quite an 'appy / day."
Bindle proceeded to light his pipe with the care of a man to whom / tobacco means both mother and wife.
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A Billeting Adventure is listed on Textopian as a novella by Herbert Jenkins, dated 1925 CE.
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- Work type: Novella
- Author: Herbert Jenkins
- Date: 1925 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Comedy, Satire, War Fiction, Social Commentary, Adventure
- Length: 7,127 words
- Structure: 1 section, 189 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Comedy — The narrative is driven by humorous interactions and situations, particularly involving the protagonist's wit and the absurdity of the circumstances.
- Satire — The story satirizes social norms and class distinctions, using humor to critique societal behaviors and attitudes.
- War Fiction — The backdrop of the story involves soldiers and the impact of war, though it is approached in a light-hearted manner.
- Social Commentary — The text provides insights into the social dynamics and class structures of the time, often through the lens of humor.
Tags
War Fiction · Humor · Adventure · British Literature · Satire · Coming-of-Age · Military Life · Billeting System · WWI Setting · Social Commentary · Youthful Protagonist · Mundane Details