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The Stolen White Elephant

eng. The Stolen White Elephant · 1882
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Main Ideas

  • Satire on bureaucracy and the inefficiency of government structures.
  • Critique of human folly and absurdity in complex situations.
  • Irony over people's inability to solve simple problems due to excessive formality.
  • Depiction of the ridiculousness and humor in attempting to solve problems through bureaucratic methods.
  • Exploration of misunderstanding and incompetence in society.
The Stolen White Elephant
Date of publication: 14 January 2025
Last updated: 5 February 2025
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Original titleeng. The Stolen White Elephant · 1882