At the Military Tournament
The story revolves around a military tournament where officers compete against each other to prove their skills and prowess. The protagonist, a young officer, participates in the tournament to overcome his personal struggles and prove himself to others. Through the competition, he faces various challenges and learns valuable lessons about courage, perseverance, and loyalty.
By Thomas Anstey Guthrie · First published 1864 · Genre: Comedy, Satire, Drama · 1,586 words
First lines
SCENE -- _The Agricultural Hall. Tent-pegging going on._
STENTORIAN JUDGE (_in Arena_). Corporal Binks! (_The Assistants give a finishing blow to the peg, and fall back._ Corporal BINKS _gallops in, misses the peg, and rides off, relieving his feelings by whirling his lance defiantly in the air_.) Corporal Binks -- nothing!
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Genres
- Comedy — The book features humorous dialogue and situations, particularly through the interactions of characters at a military tournament.
- Satire — It critiques military practices and societal attitudes towards the military, using humor to highlight absurdities.
- Drama — The narrative includes dramatic elements through the competitive events and character interactions.
- Theater — The format and style resemble a play, with dialogue-driven scenes and stage directions.
Tags
Humor · Satire · Social commentary · British literature · Victorian era · Military fiction · Comedy of manners · Upper class · High society · Manners and customs · Etiquette · Class distinctions
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Thomas Anstey Guthrie
- Date: 1864 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Comedy, Satire, Drama, Theater, Adventure
- Length: 1,586 words
- Structure: 1 section, 42 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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