Peace on Earth by Irvin S. Cobb
The story revolves around a young man who returns to his hometown after serving in World War I and finds that the community has changed significantly due to the war's influence. He struggles with the moral implications of the conflict and its effects on society, leading him to question the true meaning of peace.
By Irvin S. Cobb · First published 1920 · Genre: Satire, Fiction, Humor · 13,745 words
First lines
This Christmas was going to be different. So far as Mr. and Mrs. Bugbee were concerned the Christmas before had been a total failure, disillusioning, disappointing, fraught with heart-burnings. But this coming one -- well, just let everybody wait and see. They'd show them.
"It's going to be so dog-goned different you'd be surprised! " said Mr. Bugbee. He said it after the plan had taken on shape and substance and, so saying, raised a hand in the manner of a man who plights a solemn troth.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Irvin S. Cobb
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Satire, Fiction, Humor, Social Commentary
- Length: 13,745 words
- Structure: 1 section, 232 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Satire — The book employs humor and irony to critique societal norms and behaviors.
- Fiction — The narrative is a work of imagination, not based on real events.
- Humor — The writing style and plot are designed to amuse and entertain the reader.
- Social Commentary — The themes address and critique social issues and human nature.
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Satire · Social Commentary · Humor · Fiction · Novel · American Literature · 20th Century Literature · Peace Movement · War and Peace · Anti-War · Politics · Society