A Book Without a Title by George Jean Nathan
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About this eBook
| Author | Nathan, George Jean, 1882-1958 |
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| LoC No. | 18014082 |
| Title | A Book Without a Title |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "A Book Without a Title" by George Jean Nathan is a collection of satirical essays and reflections written in the early 20th century. This book captures a variety of human experiences and societal observations through sharp wit and philosophical musings, often touching upon topics of love, morality, ambition, and the absurdities of life. The work consists of a series of short sections, each presenting a unique narrative or vignette that explores complex themes in a light-hearted and often humorous manner. Nathan employs a blend of cynical commentary and poetic language to examine human relationships, societal norms, and the essence of art and love. Through characters like an atheist, a philosopher, and various archetypes representing different facets of life, he critiques the public's taste, the nature of fame and fortune, and the recurring patterns of human behavior, revealing a deep understanding of the follies and strengths of humanity. Each piece reads like a standalone thought, yet collectively they paint a rich tapestry of early 20th-century philosophical inquiry and social critique. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American literature |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 27660 |
| Release Date | Dec 30, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 60 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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