An Idyll of all Fools' Day
The story revolves around a group of people who gather at an old mansion for a masquerade ball on All Fools' Day. The guests are all eccentric and have secrets to hide behind their masks, leading to a series of misunderstandings and revelations that expose the true nature of each character. As the night wears on, alliances are formed and broken, and the lines between reality and deception become increasingly blurred.
By Josephine Daskam Bacon · First published 1912 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Satire, Short Story · 3 chapters · 23,704 words
First lines
'TWAS a bloomy morning, all crocuses and tree buds, and Antony sniffed it into his nostrils thankfully, even while he scowled.
"Come, come! " said his Uncle Julius, a wealthy old gentleman buttoned firmly into a white vest, "what a face! It is nothing so terrible that I ask of you! One would think it a hanging matter, to beau a pretty young girl about the place!"
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An Idyll of all Fools' Day is listed on Textopian as a novel by Josephine Daskam Bacon, dated 1912 CE.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Josephine Daskam Bacon
- Date: 1912 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Satire, Short Story, Comedy, Social Commentary
- Length: 23,704 words
- Structure: 3 chapters, 426 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The work explores complex themes and character development, typical of literary fiction.
- Satire — The narrative employs humor and irony to critique societal norms and human behavior.
- Short Story — The format and structure align with the characteristics of a short story.
- Comedy — The tone and situations presented are designed to entertain and amuse the reader.
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Fiction · Novella · Short Story Collection · Humor · Satire · Social Commentary · American Literature · Early 20th Century · Literary Fiction · Comedy of Manners · Character Study · Psychological Insight