The Sin of Monsieur Pettipon, and other humorous tales by Richard Edward Connell
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| Author | Connell, Richard Edward, 1893-1949 |
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| Title | The Sin of Monsieur Pettipon, and other humorous tales |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents | The sin of Monsieur Pettipon -- Mr. Pottle and the South-Sea cannibals -- Mr. Pottle and culture -- Mr. Pottle and the one man dog -- Mr. Pottle and pageantry -- The cage man -- Where is the Tropic of Capricorn? -- Mr. Braddy's bottle -- Gretna Greenhorns -- Terrible Epps -- Honor among sportsmen -- The $25,000 jaw. |
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| Summary | "The Sin of Monsieur Pettipon" by Richard Edward Connell is a collection of humorous tales written in the early 20th century. The stories explore the misadventures and quirks of various characters, with a focus on everyday life and the absurdities that accompany it. The lead tale introduces Monsieur Alphonse Marie Louis Camille Pettipon, a devoted steward aboard a luxury liner who becomes embroiled in a comedic crisis over a mysterious creature found in one of the cabins. The opening of the collection presents a detailed look at Monsieur Pettipon as he meticulously attends to his duties with pride and artistic fervor, reflecting his ambition to improve his social status and provide for his son’s musical aspirations. However, his day takes a disastrous turn when he encounters a disgruntled passenger claiming to have found an unwanted creature in his cabin. Throughout this initial story, Pettipon’s internal struggles and humorous attempts to salvage his reputation unfold, highlighting the clash between his artistic aspirations and the reality of his situation while establishing a tone filled with wit and charm. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Subject | Humorous stories, American |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 37430 |
| Release Date | Sep 15, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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