By Parliamentary
The novel revolves around the life of a young man who rises from poverty to wealth and influence through his connections with powerful politicians. The story explores themes of social class, power dynamics, and personal ambition.
By Thomas Anstey Guthrie · First published 1850 · Genre: Comedy, Social Satire, Drama · 1,139 words
First lines
_On the Platform._
A LADY OF FAMILY. Oh, yes, I do travel third-class sometimes, my dear. I consider it a duty to try to know something of the lower orders.
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By Parliamentary is listed on Textopian as a short story by Thomas Anstey Guthrie, dated 1850 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Thomas Anstey Guthrie
- Date: 1850 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Comedy, Social Satire, Drama, Character Study, Slice of Life
- Length: 1,139 words
- Structure: 1 section, 31 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Comedy — The book employs humor through eccentric characters and absurd situations, characteristic of comedic literature.
- Social Satire — It critiques social classes and behaviors, particularly the interactions between different societal groups.
- Drama — The narrative explores interpersonal relationships and emotional exchanges among characters in a confined setting.
- Character Study — Focuses on the development and quirks of individual characters, revealing their personalities through dialogue.
Tags
Satire · Humor · Politics · Parody · British · Literary Fiction · Social Commentary · Witty · Irony · Sarcastic · Historical Fiction · 19th Century