How do you Like the Climate?
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By Irvin S. Cobb · First published 1923 · Genre: Satire, Travel Literature, Humor · 7,407 words
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Once upon a time a stranger went to Southern California; and when he was asked the customary question -- to wit: "How do you like the climate? " he said: "No, I don't like it! " So they destroyed him on the spot. I have forgotten now whether they merely hanged him on the nearest tree or burned him at the stake; but they destroyed him utterly and hid his bones in an unmarked grave.
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How do you Like the Climate? is listed on Textopian as an essay by Irvin S. Cobb, dated 1923 CE.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: Irvin S. Cobb
- Date: 1923 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Satire, Travel Literature, Humor, Essay, Social Commentary
- Length: 7,407 words
- Structure: 1 section, 45 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Satire — The text employs humor and irony to critique societal norms and behaviors, particularly the obsession with climate in Southern California.
- Travel Literature — The narrative describes the author's experiences and observations while traveling through Southern California, focusing on the region's climate and culture.
- Humor — The writing style is light-hearted and comedic, using exaggerated scenarios and witty commentary to entertain the reader.
- Essay — The work presents a personal reflection and analysis of a specific topic, namely the climate and its cultural significance in Southern California.
Tags
Humor · Satire · Social Commentary · Travelogue · American Literature · Early 20th Century · Novel · Comedy of Manners · Observational Humor · Regionalism · Southern Gothic · Critique of Society