You should Worry, Says John Henry
The story revolves around a young man who returns to his hometown after serving time for murder. He seeks redemption and tries to rebuild his life, but the past continues to haunt him. The narrative explores themes of guilt, shame, and the struggle for forgiveness.
By Hugh McHugh · First published 1922 · Genre: Humor, Satire, Fiction · 10 chapters · 20,770 words
First lines
The idea originated with Bunch Jefferson. You can always count on Bunch having a few freak ideas in the belfry where he keeps his butterflies. Bunch and his wife, Alice, live out in Westchester County, about half a mile from Uncle Peter's bungalow, where friend wife and I are spending the winter.
The fact that Uncle Peter and Aunt Martha had decided to give us a party was the inspiration for Bunch's brilliant idea.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Hugh McHugh
- Date: 1922 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Humor, Satire, Fiction, Short Stories
- Length: 20,770 words
- Structure: 10 chapters, 648 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 wit and irony to critique social norms and behaviors.
- Fiction — The narrative is fictional, with invented characters and scenarios.
- Short Stories — The book is structured as a collection of short, interconnected stories.
Tags
Humor · Satire · Social Commentary · American Literature · 20th Century Fiction · Novel · Comedy of Manners · Class Satire · Critique of Capitalism · Commentary on Social Class · Wit · Sarcasm
Contents
- You should Worry about a Tango Lesson
- You should Worry about an Automobile
- You should Worry about Dieting
- You should Worry about Getting a Goat
- You should Worry about being in Love
- You should Worry about Snap Shots
- You should Worry about the Servants
- You should Worry about Auction Bridge
- You should Worry about Getting the Grip
- You should Worry about a Musical Evening