Mr. Lobel's Apoplexy
The story revolves around a wealthy and influential man who suffers from apoplexy after being insulted by a young woman. The event sets off a chain reaction of events that exposes the hypocrisy and corruption within the community, ultimately leading to the downfall of its leaders.
By Irvin S. Cobb · First published 1906 · Genre: Humor, Satire, Short Story · 13,473 words
First lines
The real purpose of this is to tell about Mr. Lobel's attack of apoplexy. What comes before must necessarily be in its nature preliminary and preparatory, leading up to the climactic stroke which leaves the distinguished victim stretched upon the bed of affliction.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Irvin S. Cobb
- Date: 1906 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Humor, Satire, Short Story, Fiction
- Length: 13,473 words
- Structure: 1 section, 135 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Humor — The narrative is primarily driven by comedic elements and witty observations.
- Satire — The story employs satire to critique societal norms and behaviors.
- Short Story — The work is structured as a concise narrative focusing on a specific incident.
- Fiction — The plot and characters are fictional, crafted to entertain and engage readers.
Tags
Satire · Social Commentary · American Literature · Humor · Fiction · Novel · Comedy of Manners · Class Satire · Critique of Society · Commentary on Politics · Politics and Government · Society and Culture