The Count and the Manager
A young man inherits a small business from his uncle and must navigate its complexities while dealing with the eccentricities of the employees, particularly the Count, a mysterious and somewhat sinister figure who seems to be pulling the strings.
By Joseph C. Lincoln · First published 1905 · Genre: Comedy, Fiction, Social Commentary · 5,794 words
First lines
The way we got into the hotel business in the first place come around like this: Me and Cap'n Jonadab went down to Wellmouth Port one day 'long in March to look at some property he'd had left him. Jonadab's Aunt Sophrony had moved kind of sudden from that village to Beulah Land -- they're a good ways apart, too -- and Cap'n Jonadab had come in for the old farm, he being the only near relative.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Joseph C. Lincoln
- Date: 1905 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Comedy, Fiction, Social Commentary, Romance, Adventure
- Length: 5,794 words
- Structure: 1 section, 95 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Comedy — The narrative is filled with humorous situations, witty dialogue, and comedic misunderstandings, making it primarily a comedic work.
- Fiction — The story is a work of fiction, presenting a fictional narrative with invented characters and events.
- Social Commentary — The plot explores themes of class, social status, and the American dream, providing commentary on societal norms and values.
- Romance — The story includes romantic elements, particularly the relationship between characters, which adds a layer of romantic intrigue.
Tags
Humor · Satire · Social Commentary · Fiction · Novel · American Literature · Classic Novel · Short Story Collection · Comedy of Manners · Class Conflict · Social Hierarchy · Business Satire