At a Music Hall
The story revolves around the life of a young woman who becomes involved with a group of people associated with a music hall. She begins to perform there and eventually becomes embroiled in a romantic affair with one of the men. The novel explores themes of love, morality, and social class as it delves into the complexities of relationships and the consequences of one's actions.
By Thomas Anstey Guthrie · First published 1895 · Genre: Comedy, Drama, Theater · 1,874 words
First lines
SCENE. -- _The auditorium of a Music Hall, the patrons of which are respectable, but in no sense "smart. " The occupants of the higher-priced seats appear to have dropped in less for the purpose of enjoying the entertainment than of discussing their private affairs -- though this does not prevent them from applauding everything with generous impartiality._
THE CHAIRMAN. Ladies and Gentlemen, the Celebrated Character-Duettists and Variety Artistes, the Sisters Silvertwang, will appear next!
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At a Music Hall is listed on Textopian as a short story by Thomas Anstey Guthrie, dated 1895 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Thomas Anstey Guthrie
- Date: 1895 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Theater, Satire, Variety Show
- Length: 1,874 words
- Structure: 1 section, 24 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Comedy — The work features humorous dialogues and situations, typical of comedic performances in a music hall setting.
- Drama — The presence of dramatic sketches and character interactions reflects elements of drama, showcasing emotional and narrative depth.
- Theater — The entire setting revolves around a music hall performance, emphasizing theatrical elements and stagecraft.
- Satire — The work critiques social behaviors and norms through exaggerated characters and situations, characteristic of satirical literature.
Tags
Victorian Era · Satire · Social Commentary · Humor · Wit · Irony · British Literature · 19th Century · Cultural Critique · Entertainment Industry · Music Hall · Performance Art