At the Guelph Exhibition
The story revolves around a romantic triangle between three main characters: a young woman, her fiancé, and a mysterious stranger who appears at the Guelph Exhibition. The novel explores themes of love, identity, and social class through the characters' interactions and relationships.
By Thomas Anstey Guthrie · First published 1924 · Genre: Comedy, Social Commentary, Drama · 1,683 words
First lines
IN THE CENTRAL HALL.
A THRIFTY VISITOR (_on entering_). Catalogue? No. What's the use of a Catalogue? Miserable thing, the size of a tract, that tells you nothing you don't know!
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Thomas Anstey Guthrie
- Date: 1924 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Comedy, Social Commentary, Drama, Historical Fiction, Satire
- Length: 1,683 words
- Structure: 1 section, 50 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Comedy — The dialogue and interactions among characters are humorous, showcasing wit and satire.
- Social Commentary — The text critiques social norms and class distinctions through the characters' conversations.
- Drama — The work presents dramatic exchanges that reveal character motivations and societal issues.
- Historical Fiction — References to historical figures and events provide a backdrop that informs the narrative.
Tags
Canadian literature · Humor · Satire · Social commentary · Rural life · Small town · Exhibition · Fairgrounds · Agriculture · Farmers · Community · Tradition