Mr. Lobel's Apoplexy by Irvin S. Cobb
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: Standard (8th-9th 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