The Bad Boy at Home, and His Experiences in Trying to Become an Editor / 1885

Name: The Bad Boy at Home, and His Experiences in Trying to Become an Editor / 1885
Author: Metta Victoria Fuller Victor

By Metta Victoria Fuller Victor

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A mischievous young narrator chronicles a sequence of comic episodes as he apprentices himself to journalism, writing in a phonetic, diary-like voice. The episodes range from bungled news reports and theater reviews to practical jokes and a fabricated calamity that sets off financial panic, all rendered with broad humor and satirical bite. Presented as short, illustrated vignettes, the work skewers sensational reporting and urban pretensions while following the narrator's earnest, often chaotic attempts to rise in the newspaper world.

About the Author

Metta Victoria Fuller Victor

Metta Victoria Fuller Victor was an American author known for her contributions to popular literature in the late 19th century. She wrote novels that often blended romance with adventure, reflecting the spirit of her time. Among her notable works is "Alice Wilde: The Raftsman's Daughter. A Forest Romance," which showcases her ability to weave compelling narratives set against the backdrop of nature and human emotion. Victor's writing often explored themes of personal growth and societal challenges, making her a significant figure in the literary landscape of her era.