On a Tag Provider by Hilaire Belloc
The story revolves around a young man who becomes infatuated with a woman and decides to marry her despite knowing she's already engaged to another man. He then sets out on a journey to win her hand in marriage, but his plans are thwarted at every turn due to the interference of various characters.
By Hilaire Belloc · First published 1909 · Genre: Satire, Humor, Social Commentary · 3,314 words
First lines
There are a great number of trades in the world of which one does not hear, because men do not make a full living by them. Most of them are interesting trades.
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Genres
- Satire — The narrative employs humor and irony to critique societal norms and professions, particularly through the depiction of obscure trades and the character of the Tag-Provider.
- Humor — The text is filled with amusing anecdotes and witty observations about unusual professions and the absurdities of political slogans.
- Social Commentary — The story provides insights into the socio-economic conditions and the nature of work, highlighting the struggles and peculiarities of lesser-known trades.
- Historical Fiction — The narrative references historical events and figures, such as political slogans and societal changes, grounding the fictional elements in a historical context.
Tags
Satirical · Poetry · Social Commentary · Critique of Society · Humor · Irony · Sarcasm · Wit · Literary Fiction · Short Story Collection · Anthology · Verse
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Hilaire Belloc
- Date: 1909 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Satire, Humor, Social Commentary, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction
- Length: 3,314 words
- Structure: 1 section, 34 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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