"Swingin Round the Cirkle." by David Ross Locke

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Author Locke, David Ross, 1833-1888
Illustrator Nast, Thomas, 1840-1902
LoC No. 08001248
Title "Swingin Round the Cirkle."
His Ideas Of Men, Politics, And Things, As Set Forth In
His Letters To The Public Press, During The Year 1866.
Note Reading ease score: 77.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Swingin Round the Cirkle" by Petroleum V. Nasby is a satirical work that blends fiction and political commentary, written in the late 19th century. The narrative is presented through a series of letters penned by the main character, who is a fictionalized version of the author himself, serving as a postmaster and a Democrat. The book explores the tumultuous political landscape of post-Civil War America, particularly from the perspective of a disillusioned Democrat grappling with the loss and transformation of party ideals. At the start of the work, the protagonist reflects on his past experiences within the Democrat party and the societal changes following the Civil War. His correspondence reveals a profound sense of despair and irony as he recounts his life's misfortunes, political defeats, and the shifting loyalties within his community. With a humorous tone, he ruminates on the perceived decline of the Democratic Party and critiques their handling of issues surrounding the abolition of slavery and the Reconstruction era. This opening establishes a blend of personal narrative with political satire, setting the stage for an exploration of identity, loyalty, and the complexities of American democracy in a changing world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject United States -- Politics and government -- 1865-1869 -- Humor
Subject Campaign literature -- Republican
Category Text
EBook-No. 17228
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 13, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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