Back to the Woods by Hugh McHugh
The story revolves around a young man who returns to his rural hometown after serving in the military during World War I. He struggles to adjust to civilian life and finds himself at odds with the societal norms of his community, particularly those related to marriage and family. As he navigates these challenges, he becomes increasingly disillusioned with the values and expectations of those around him, leading to a sense of isolation and disconnection from his past and present selves.
By Hugh McHugh · First published 1925 · Genre: Humor, Satire, Fiction · 7 chapters · 18,890 words
First lines
Seven, come eleven!
After promising Clara J. that I would never again light a pipe at the race track, there I stood, one of the busiest puff-puff laddies on the circuit.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Hugh McHugh
- Date: 1925 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Humor, Satire, Fiction, Adventure
- Length: 18,890 words
- Structure: 7 chapters, 536 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Humor — The book is primarily comedic, focusing on humorous situations and dialogue.
- Satire — It uses satire to critique social norms and behaviors.
- Fiction — The narrative is fictional, with invented characters and scenarios.
- Adventure — The plot involves adventurous elements as characters navigate various escapades.
Tags
Adventure · Coming-of-Age · Fiction · Humor · Literary Fiction · Nostalgia · Satire · Social Commentary · Travel · Wilderness · Youthful Rebellion · Autobiographical Elements
Contents
- John Henry's Lucky Days
- John Henry's Ghost Story
- John Henry's Burglar
- John Henry's Country Cop
- John Henry's Telegram
- John Henry's Two Queens
- John Henrys Happy Home