A Christmas Romp
The story revolves around a young woman who lives with her uncle and aunt in the countryside. She falls in love with a poor but talented artist who is also a friend of her cousin's. The family opposes their relationship due to social class differences, leading to a series of tragic events.
By Thomas Anstey Guthrie · First published 1896 · Genre: Comedy, Drama, Holiday Fiction · 2,099 words
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SCENE -- MRS. CHIPPERFIELD'S _Drawing-room_. _It is after the Christmas dinner, and the Gentlemen have not yet appeared._ MRS. C. _is laboriously attempting to be gracious to her Brother's Fiancee, whose acquaintance she has made for the first time, and with whom she is disappointed_. _Married Sisters and Maiden Aunts confer in corners with a sleepy acidity._
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A Christmas Romp is listed on Textopian as a short story by Thomas Anstey Guthrie, dated 1896 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Thomas Anstey Guthrie
- Date: 1896 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Holiday Fiction, Social Satire, Romance
- Length: 2,099 words
- Structure: 1 section, 61 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Comedy — The book features humorous interactions and situations among characters, typical of comedic literature.
- Drama — The narrative explores family dynamics and personal conflicts, characteristic of dramatic storytelling.
- Holiday Fiction — Set during Christmas, the story revolves around holiday themes and festivities.
- Social Satire — The work critiques social norms and behaviors, particularly within family and societal gatherings.
Tags
Humor · Satire · Social Commentary · Christmas Fiction · Victorian Era · British Literature · Comedy of Manners · Upper Class · High Society · Marriage · Family · Relationships