The Farming of the Future
The novel explores the theme of social hierarchy and class struggle through the story of a group of characters living on a farm. The protagonist, a young woman, returns to her family's farm after being educated in the city, only to find that her family has lost their land and are now forced to work as laborers for a wealthy farmer.
By Thomas Anstey Guthrie · First published 1913 · Genre: Satire, Comedy, Social Commentary · 1,273 words
First lines
_A Car on the Electric Light Railway. TIME. -- Twentieth Century._
FIRST FARMER (_recognising Second Farmer_). Why, 'tis Muster Fretwail, surelie! didn't see it was you afore. And how be things gettin' along with _you_, Sir, eh?
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Thomas Anstey Guthrie
- Date: 1913 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Satire, Comedy, Social Commentary, Drama, Fiction
- Length: 1,273 words
- Structure: 1 section, 23 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Satire — The book critiques agricultural practices and societal norms through humor and exaggeration.
- Comedy — The dialogue and situations presented are humorous, focusing on the absurdity of the farmers' discussions.
- Social Commentary — It addresses issues related to farming, advertising, and the impact of modernity on traditional practices.
- Drama — The interactions among the farmers create a dramatic tension regarding their livelihoods and beliefs.
Tags
Agriculture · Futurism · Science Fiction · Utopian · Dystopian · Social Commentary · Economic Systems · Food Production · Sustainability · Environmentalism · Rural Life · Technology