Mrs. Bindle by Herbert Jenkins
The novel revolves around the life of a working-class couple, Mr. and Mrs. Bindle, who live in London's East End. The story explores their struggles with poverty, unemployment, and social inequality during the interwar period. Through their experiences, the novel critiques the British class system and highlights the difficulties faced by the working class.
By Herbert Jenkins · First published 1925 · Genre: Comedy, Domestic Fiction, Social Commentary · 13 chapters · 99,969 words
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"Well! What's the matter now? Lorst your job?"
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Herbert Jenkins
- Date: 1925 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Comedy, Domestic Fiction, Social Commentary, Romance
- Length: 99,969 words
- Structure: 13 chapters, 2,498 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Comedy — The book primarily focuses on humorous situations and character interactions.
- Domestic Fiction — The narrative revolves around the everyday life and domestic affairs of the Bindle family.
- Social Commentary — The story provides insights into the social norms and class distinctions of the time.
- Romance — There are elements of romantic relationships explored within the plot.
Tags
Humorous Fiction · Satire · Social Commentary · British Literature · Novel · Comedy of Manners · Class Satire · Marriage · Family Life · Middle Class · London Setting · Early 20th Century
Contents
- Mrs. Bindle's Lock-Out
- Mrs. Bindle's Washing-Day
- Mrs. Bindle Entertains
- The Coming of Joseph the Second
- Mrs. Bindle Burns Incense
- Mrs. Bindle Defends her Home
- Mrs. Bindle Demands a Holiday
- The Summer Camp for Tired Workers
- Mr. Hearty Encounters a Bull
- The Coming of the Whirlwind
- Mrs. Bindle Takes a Chill
- Mrs. Bindle Breaks an Armistice
- Mrs. Bindle's Discovery