Better Dead
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Better Dead, by J. M. Barrie, is a satirical novella first published in 1891. The story revolves around a young man who inherits a significant sum of money and uses it to start a society dedicated to killing prominent figures. Barrie's sharp wit and social commentary are on full display as he skewers the hypocrisy and absurdities of Victorian society. The narrative blends humor and dark undertones, making it a thought-provoking read. The protagonist's descent into obsession and the consequences of his actions form the crux of this compelling tale. "Better Dead" offers a glimpse into the socio-...
Better Dead, by J. M. Barrie, is a satirical novella first published in 1891. The story revolves around a young man who inherits a significant sum of money and uses it to start a society dedicated to killing prominent figures. Barrie's sharp wit and social commentary are on full display as he skewers the hypocrisy and absurdities of Victorian society. The narrative blends humor and dark undertones, making it a thought-provoking read. The protagonist's descent into obsession and the consequences of his actions form the crux of this compelling tale. "Better Dead" offers a glimpse into the socio-political landscape of the late 19th century through a lens of biting satire. Readers familiar with works of Oscar Wilde, or W. S. Gilbert are certain to enjoy this classic work. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
