Speaking of Operations
The novel explores the lives of a group of people living in a small town during the American Civil War era. It delves into themes of love, loss, and survival amidst the chaos of war. The story revolves around the relationships between the characters, particularly the complex dynamics between men and women. Through their experiences, the novel highlights the human cost of conflict and the resilience of those affected by it.
By Irvin S. Cobb · First published 1923 · Genre: Humor, Satire, Non-fiction · 13,745 words
First lines
Now that the last belated bill for services professionally rendered has been properly paid and properly receipted; now that the memory of the event, like the mark of the stitches, has faded out from a vivid red to a becoming pink shade; now that I pass a display of adhesive tape in a drug-store window without flinching -- I sit me down to write a little piece about a certain matter -- a small thing, but mine own -- to wit, That Operation.
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Speaking of Operations is listed on Textopian as a novel by Irvin S. Cobb, dated 1923 CE.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Irvin S. Cobb
- Date: 1923 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Humor, Satire, Non-fiction, Essay
- Length: 13,745 words
- Structure: 1 section, 120 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Humor — The book is primarily a humorous take on the subject of medical operations, using wit and satire.
- Satire — It employs satire to critique and entertain, focusing on the absurdities of medical procedures.
- Non-fiction — The content is based on real-life experiences and observations, though presented in a humorous manner.
- Essay — The book is structured as a series of essays, each exploring different aspects of the central theme.
Tags
Humor · Satire · Social Commentary · American Literature · Short Stories · Comedy · Observational Writing · Wit · Sarcasm · Irony · Critique of Society · Commentary on Politics