Joe, the Jam-Eater
The story revolves around a young boy who lives with his aunt and uncle in a small village. He is known for eating excessive amounts of jam, which earns him the nickname "Joe, the Jam-Eater." The boy's love for jam leads to various misadventures and humorous situations throughout the narrative.
By Thomas Anstey Guthrie · First published 1893 · Genre: Musical Theatre, Comedy, Drama · 3,264 words
First lines
_A MUSICAL SPECTACULAR AND SENSATIONAL INTERLUDE._
(_Dedicated respectfully to Mr. McDougall and the L. C. C._)
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Joe, the Jam-Eater is listed on Textopian as a novella by Thomas Anstey Guthrie, dated 1893 CE.
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- Work type: Novella
- Author: Thomas Anstey Guthrie
- Date: 1893 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Musical Theatre, Comedy, Drama, Children's Literature, Fantasy
- Length: 3,264 words
- Structure: 1 section, 133 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Musical Theatre — The work is a musical spectacular, incorporating songs and performances typical of musical theatre.
- Comedy — The humorous elements and satirical portrayal of Joe's predicament align with comedic themes.
- Drama — The narrative explores moral lessons and character conflicts, characteristic of dramatic literature.
- Children's Literature — The themes and characters are designed to appeal to a younger audience, focusing on moral lessons.
Tags
Humor · Satire · Social commentary · Victorian era · British literature · Fiction · Novel · Comedy · Irony · Wit · Absurdity · Quirky characters