On the Approach of an Awful Doom
The poem describes a sense of impending doom and catastrophe, with the speaker warning of an approaching disaster that will bring destruction and chaos. The tone is one of foreboding and urgency, with the speaker urging others to prepare for the coming calamity. The language is vivid and evocative, painting a picture of a world in turmoil.
By Hilaire Belloc · First published 1904 · Genre: Satire, Philosophical Fiction, Social Commentary · 2,184 words
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My dear little Anglo-Saxons, Celt-Iberians and Teutonico-Latin oddities -- -The time has come to convey, impart and make known to you the dreadful conclusions and horrible prognostications that flow, happen, deduce, derive and are drawn from the truly abominable conditions of the social medium in which you and I and all poor devils are most fatally and surely bound to draw out our miserable existence.
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On the Approach of an Awful Doom is listed on Textopian as a short story by Hilaire Belloc, dated 1904 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Hilaire Belloc
- Date: 1904 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Satire, Philosophical Fiction, Social Commentary, Essay, Absurdist Fiction
- Length: 2,184 words
- Structure: 1 section, 13 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Satire — The text employs humor, irony, and exaggeration to critique societal norms and intellectual pretensions.
- Philosophical Fiction — The narrative explores existential questions and philosophical themes, such as the nature of existence and reality.
- Social Commentary — The work critiques social structures and the influence of capital, reflecting on the human condition and societal issues.
- Essay — The writing style and structure resemble an essay, with a focus on argumentation and exploration of ideas.
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Satirical · Social Commentary · Poetry · Verse · Critique of Society · Dark Humor · Irony · Sarcasm · Fictionalized Nonfiction · Historical Context · Catholicism · Class Struggle