The Man who Went Wrong by Jerome K. Jerome
The story revolves around a man who has been wronged by society and seeks revenge through manipulation and deception. He uses his intelligence and charm to gain the trust of those around him, ultimately leading them down a path of destruction. The narrative explores themes of morality, power dynamics, and the blurred lines between right and wrong.
By Jerome K. Jerome · First published 1925 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Social Commentary, Character Study · 3,743 words
First lines
I first met Jack Burridge nearly ten years ago on a certain North-country race-course.
The saddling bell had just rung for the chief event of the day. I was sauntering along with my hands in my pockets, more interested in the crowd than in the race, when a sporting friend, crossing on his way to the paddock, seized me by the arm and whispered hoarsely in my ear: --
"Put your shirt on Mrs. Waller."
"Put my -- ? " I began.
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The Man who Went Wrong is listed on Textopian as a short story by Jerome K. Jerome, dated 1925 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Jerome K. Jerome
- Date: 1925 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Social Commentary, Character Study, Humor, Drama
- Length: 3,743 words
- Structure: 1 section, 91 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The narrative explores complex characters and themes of morality, identity, and social change.
- Social Commentary — The story critiques societal norms and the impact of personal choices on community and family.
- Character Study — The focus is on the development and transformation of the protagonist, Jack Burridge, highlighting his internal struggles.
- Humor — The writing style incorporates wit and irony, particularly in the portrayal of characters and situations.
Tags
Psychological Thriller · Mystery Novel · Crime Fiction · Suspenseful Story · Gripping Plot · Twisted Characters · Dark Atmosphere · Thrilling Adventure · Cunning Detective · Intelligent Mystery · Complex Crime · Unreliable Narrator