Rabid and his Friends
The story revolves around a group of friends who are part of the upper class and live in New York City. They spend their time indulging in lavish parties, drinking, and womanizing. The main character's name is Rabid, and he is known for his reckless behavior and disregard for social norms. As the story progresses, it becomes clear that the group's actions have consequences, and they begin to face repercussions from their peers and society at large. Despite this, they continue to engage in their decadent lifestyle, leading to a downward spiral of events. The novel explores themes of class, morality, and the corrupting influence of wealth and power. It is a commentary on the excesses of the wealthy elite during the early 20th century.
By Irvin S. Cobb · First published 1906 · Genre: Humor, Adventure, Satire · 8,580 words
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The Hydrophobic Skunk resides at the extreme bottom of the Grand Canon and, next to a Southern Republican who never asked for a Federal office, is the rarest of living creatures. He is so rare that nobody ever saw him -- that is, nobody except a native. I met plenty of tourists who had seen people who had seen him, but never a tourist who had seen him with his own eyes. In addition to being rare, he is highly gifted.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Irvin S. Cobb
- Date: 1906 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Humor, Adventure, Satire, Western, Travel
- Length: 8,580 words
- Structure: 1 section, 80 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Humor — The narrative is filled with comedic elements, witty observations, and humorous anecdotes, particularly in the depiction of characters and situations.
- Adventure — The story involves exploration and travel through the Grand Canyon, with descriptions of trails, landscapes, and encounters with wildlife.
- Satire — The text satirizes tourists, guides, and the romanticized view of the Wild West, using irony and exaggeration.
- Western — Set in the American West, it features elements typical of Westerns, such as cowboys, prospectors, and the rugged landscape.
Tags
Satire · Humor · Fiction · Short Stories · American Literature · 20th Century Literature · Social Commentary · Animal Fiction · Anthropomorphism · Comedy of Manners · Farce · Absurdism