The Frankly Canaille
The novel revolves around the story of a young woman who returns to her hometown after being away for several years. She becomes involved with a group of people who are trying to uncover the truth behind a mysterious event that occurred in the town's past. As she delves deeper into the mystery, she uncovers secrets and lies that have been hidden for years, and must confront her own dark past.
By Thomas Anstey Guthrie · First published 1893 · Genre: Humor, Social Commentary, Poetry · 1,530 words
First lines
Any ditty which accurately reflects the habits and amusements of the people is a valuable human document -- a fact that probably accounts for the welcome which songs in the following style invariably receive from Music-hall audiences generally. If -- _Mr. Punch_ presumes -- they conceived such pictures of their manner of spending a holiday to be unjustly or incorrectly drawn in any way, they would protest strongly against being so grossly misrepresented. As they do nothing of the sort, no apology can be needed for the following effusion, which several ladies now adorning the Music-hall stage could be trusted to render with immense effect. The singer should be young and charming, and attired as simply as possible. Simplicity of attire imparts additional piquancy to the words: --
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Thomas Anstey Guthrie
- Date: 1893 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Humor, Social Commentary, Poetry, Fiction, Satire
- Length: 1,530 words
- Structure: 1 section, 33 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Humor — The book employs comedic elements and satire to depict the absurdities of a day out, focusing on the humorous interactions and situations involving the characters.
- Social Commentary — It reflects on social behaviors and attitudes of the time, particularly regarding leisure activities and class distinctions.
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse, utilizing rhyme and rhythm typical of musical hall songs, emphasizing its poetic nature.
- Fiction — The narrative presents a fictional account of a group outing, showcasing character development and plot progression.
Tags
Satire · Humor · Social commentary · Irony · Wit · Sarcastic · Cynical · Dark humor · Absurdity · Farce · Comedy of manners · Upper class