Millie's Wedding by Herbert Jenkins
The story revolves around Millie, a young woman who has been engaged to marry her childhood sweetheart for several years. However, on the eve of their wedding, she meets a charming and wealthy stranger who challenges her commitment to her fiancé. As Millie navigates this unexpected development, she must confront her own desires and values in order to make a decision about her future.
By Herbert Jenkins · First published 1927 · Genre: Comedy, Domestic Fiction, Satire · 7,943 words
First lines
"It don't seem right, some'ow," muttered Bindle, as he stood before the oval mirror of what a misguided Fulham tradesman had catalogued as "an elegant duchesse dressing-table in walnut substitute. " "A concertina-'at don't seem jest right for a weddin'!"
Bindle readjusted the crush-hat that had come to him as part of the properties belonging to the Oxford Adventure. He tried it on the back of his head, over his eyes and at the Sir David Beatty Angle.
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Millie's Wedding is listed on Textopian as a novella by Herbert Jenkins, dated 1927 CE.
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- Work type: Novella
- Author: Herbert Jenkins
- Date: 1927 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Comedy, Domestic Fiction, Satire, Romance, Social Commentary
- Length: 7,943 words
- Structure: 1 section, 181 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Comedy — The narrative is filled with humorous situations, witty dialogue, and comedic misunderstandings, particularly involving the character Bindle.
- Domestic Fiction — The story revolves around family dynamics, social interactions, and the everyday life of the characters, focusing on a wedding event.
- Satire — The text satirizes social norms and conventions, especially those related to weddings and societal expectations.
- Romance — The central event is a wedding, and there are elements of romantic relationships, though they are not the primary focus.
Tags
Romance · Novel · Fiction · Love Story · Marriage · Social Class · English Literature · Early 20th Century · Satire · Comedy of Manners · Upper Class · Society