Some Chapters in the Life of Joseph Bindle
The novel is a satirical comedy that follows the life of Joseph Bindle, a working-class man who becomes embroiled in various misadventures and schemes. It begins with Bindle's marriage to a woman named Emily, but their union quickly turns out to be a disaster due to his laziness and her nagging nature. Bindle then gets involved in a series of get-rich-quick schemes, including selling fake remedies and participating in a pyramid scheme. However, these endeavors ultimately end in failure. Throughout the novel, Bindle's character is portrayed as a lovable but hapless individual who consistently makes poor decisions that lead to chaos and destruction. The novel pokes fun at various social issues of the time, including class differences, marriage, and the rise of consumer culture.
By Herbert Jenkins · First published 1925 · Genre: Comedy, Domestic Fiction, Satire · 21 chapters · 93,297 words
First lines
"Women," remarked Bindle, as he gazed reflectively into the tankard he had just drained, "women is all right if yer can keep 'em from marryin' yer."
"I don't 'old wiv women," growled Ginger, casting a malevolent glance at the Blue Boar's only barmaid, as she stood smirking at the other end of the long leaden counter. "Same as before," he added to the barman.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Herbert Jenkins
- Date: 1925 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Comedy, Domestic Fiction, Satire, British Literature, Character Study
- Length: 93,297 words
- Structure: 21 chapters, 2,044 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th 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 protagonist.
- Satire — The story uses wit and irony to critique social norms and behaviors.
- British Literature — The setting, characters, and cultural references are distinctly British.
Tags
Satire · Comedy · Social Commentary · Class Satire · British Literature · Early 20th Century Fiction · Humor · Wit · Societal Critique · Novel of Manners · Anti-Snobbery · Upper Class Satire
Contents
- The Bindles at Home
- A Nocturnal Adventure
- The Hypnotic Fiasco
- The Heartys at Home
- Bindle Tries a Change of Work
- The Hotel Corridor
- Bindle Commits an Indiscretion
- The Great Conspiracy
- The Temperance Fete
- Mr. Hearty Prays for Bindle
- Mr. Hearty Becomes Extremely Unpopular
- Bindle Agrees to Become a Millionaire
- Oxford's Welcome to Bindle
- Mr. Hearty Gives a Party
- Bindle and the German Menace
- The Amateur Detectives
- Bindle Makes a Mistake
- Bindle Assists in an Elopement
- The Scarlet Horse Coterie
- Millie Leaves Home
- Conclusion