On a Van Tromp by Hilaire Belloc
The story revolves around the life of a Dutch sailor who becomes embroiled in a series of misadventures on the high seas. The narrative explores themes of piracy, mutiny, and redemption, set against the backdrop of 17th-century maritime history.
By Hilaire Belloc · First published 1906 · Genre: Satire, Comedy, Fiction · 3,057 words
First lines
Once there was a man who, having nothing else to do and being fond of that kind of thing, copied with a good deal of care on to a bit of wood the corner of a Dutch picture in one of the public galleries.
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Genres
- Satire — The narrative employs humor and irony to critique art valuation and societal norms.
- Comedy — The story contains humorous elements and absurd situations, particularly in the art world.
- Fiction — The work is a fictional narrative with invented characters and events.
- Literary Fiction — The writing style and thematic exploration of human nature and societal critique align with literary fiction.
Tags
Satirical · Poetry · Nonsense Verse · Humor · Wordplay · Language Play · Literary Satire · Social Commentary · Critique of Society · Absurdity · Whimsy · Fantasy
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Hilaire Belloc
- Date: 1906 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Satire, Comedy, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Adventure
- Length: 3,057 words
- Structure: 1 section, 31 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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