Disinterested Passion
The novel revolves around the theme of unrequited love and its consequences on human relationships. The protagonist's all-consuming passion for an unattainable person leads to a downward spiral of emotions, affecting not only their own life but also those around them. Through this narrative, the author explores the destructive nature of unchecked desire and the devastating repercussions it can have on personal connections.
By Thomas Anstey Guthrie · First published 1959 · Genre: Humor, Poetry, Romance · 891 words
First lines
When a Music-hall singer does not treat of the tender passion in a rakish and knowing spirit, he is apt to exhibit an unworldliness truly ideal in its noble indifference to all social distinctions. So amiable a tendency deserves encouragement, and _Mr. Punch_ has much pleasure in offering the following little idyl to the notice of any Mammoth Comique who may happen to be in a sentimental mood. It is supposed to be sung by a scion of the nobility, and the _artiste_ will accordingly present himself in a brown "billy-cock" hat, a long grey frock-coat, fawn-coloured trousers, white "spats," and primrose, or green, gloves -- the recognised attire of a Music-hall aristocrat. A powerful, -- though not necessarily tuneful, -- voice is desirable for the adequate rendering of this ditty; any words it is inconvenient to sing, can always be spoken.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Thomas Anstey Guthrie
- Date: 1959 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Humor, Poetry, Romance, Social Commentary, Musical Theatre
- Length: 891 words
- Structure: 1 section, 27 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Humor — The work employs satire and comedic elements to explore social class distinctions and romantic relationships.
- Poetry — The text is structured in verses and employs lyrical language, characteristic of poetic forms.
- Romance — The central theme revolves around love across social classes, highlighting romantic feelings and relationships.
- Social Commentary — The narrative critiques social hierarchies and class differences, reflecting on societal norms.
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Romance · Historical Fiction · Social Commentary · Satire · Humor · Wit · Irony · Clergy · Religion · Church of England · Victorian Era · British Literature