Under the Harrow
The story revolves around a young woman who returns to her family's estate after being away for several years. She finds the atmosphere oppressive and struggles with the weight of family expectations. As she navigates her relationships with her relatives, she uncovers dark secrets and must confront the truth about her family's past.
By Thomas Anstey Guthrie · First published 1952 · Genre: Comedy, Drama, Farce · 3,863 words
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CHARACTERS. _Sir Poshbury Puddock (a haughty and high-minded Baronet)._ _Verbena Puddock (his Daughter)._ _Lord Bleshugh (her Lover)._ _Spiker (a needy and unscrupulous Adventurer)._ _Blethers (an ancient and attached Domestic)._
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Thomas Anstey Guthrie
- Date: 1952 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Farce, Romantic Comedy, Satire
- Length: 3,863 words
- Structure: 1 section, 112 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Comedy — The play features humorous situations, witty dialogue, and absurd character interactions, typical of comedic works.
- Drama — The narrative explores serious themes such as blackmail, familial duty, and moral dilemmas, which are central to dramatic literature.
- Farce — The exaggerated characters and improbable situations contribute to a farcical tone, emphasizing humor through absurdity.
- Romantic Comedy — The plot revolves around romantic entanglements and misunderstandings, characteristic of romantic comedies.
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Mystery · Thriller · Suspense · Detective Fiction · Crime · Investigation · Murder · Police Procedural · British Literature · Classic Whodunit · Golden Age Detective Fiction · Amateur Sleuth