An Ideal Interviewer
The story revolves around a protagonist who is an ideal interviewer seeking to uncover the truth behind a mysterious event. The narrative explores themes of deception, manipulation, and the blurred lines between reality and fiction. Through a series of interviews, the protagonist uncovers a complex web of lies and hidden agendas, leading to a shocking revelation that challenges their perception of the world.
By Thomas Anstey Guthrie · First published 1935 · Genre: Comedy, Satire, Drama · 1,699 words
First lines
_Den of Latest Lion._
LATEST LION (_perusing card with no visible signs of gratification_). Confound it! don't remember telling the Editor of _Park Lane_ I'd let myself be interviewed. Suppose I must have, though. (_Aloud to SERVANT, who is waiting._) You can show the Gentleman up.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Thomas Anstey Guthrie
- Date: 1935 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Comedy, Satire, Drama, Literary Fiction, Social Commentary
- Length: 1,699 words
- Structure: 1 section, 17 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Comedy — The book employs humor and satire to critique social norms and the journalism profession.
- Satire — It satirizes the superficiality of society and the absurdities of the interview process.
- Drama — The dialogue-driven format creates dramatic tension between the characters.
- Literary Fiction — The work explores themes of identity and societal expectations through character interactions.
Tags
Mystery · Detective Fiction · Crime · Investigation · Suspense · Thriller · Classic · Whodunit · Murder · Police Procedural · British Literature · Golden Age Detective