| Author |
Morley, Christopher, 1890-1957 |
| Title |
Mince Pie
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
On filling an ink-well -- Old thoughts for Christmas -- Christmas cards -- On unanswering letters -- A letter to Father Time -- What men live by -- The unnatural naturalist -- Sitting in the barber's chair -- Brown eyes and equinoxes -- 163 innocent old men -- A tragic smell in Marathon -- Bullied by the birds -- A message for Boonville -- Making Marathon safe for the urchin -- The smell of smells -- A Japanese bachelor -- Two days we celebrate -- The urchin at the zoo -- Fellow craftsmen -- The key ring -- "Owd Bob" -- The apple that no one ate -- As to rumors -- Our mothers -- Greeting to American anglers -- Mrs. Izaak Walton writes a letter to her mother -- Truth -- The tragedy of Washington Square -- If Mr. Wilson were the weather man -- Syntax for cynics -- The truth at last -- Fixed ideas -- Trials of a president travelling abroad -- Diary of a publisher's office boy -- The dog's commandments -- The value of criticism -- A marriage service for commuters -- The sunny side of Grub Street -- Burial service for a newspaper joke -- Advice to those visiting a baby -- Abou Ben Woodrow -- My magnificent system -- Letters to Cynthia: In praise of boobs. Simplification -- To an unknown damsel -- Thoughts on setting an alarm clock -- Songs in a shower bath -- On dedicating a new teapot -- The unforgivable syntax -- Visiting poets -- A good home in the suburbs -- Walt Whitman miniatures -- On doors.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Gene Smethers and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Mince Pie" by Christopher Morley is a collection of whimsical essays written during the early 20th century. The book offers a humorous and light-hearted reflection on the quirks of everyday life, social conventions, and the author's personal musings, making it an engaging read for those who enjoy witty commentary and observational humor. The opening of the book introduces the reader to Morley's playful tone and his perspective on writing, particularly focusing on the ritual of filling an ink-well. He conveys a sense of reverence for the writing process, muses about the thoughts that spring forth from ink, and offers a glimpse into the underlying motivations and emotions that accompany creative expression. Throughout the initial essays, Morley sets the stage for a variety of topics, from Christmas sentiments to the nature of correspondence, establishing a charming narrative style that invites readers to ponder both the silly and profound aspects of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
American essays -- 20th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
13694 |
| Release Date |
Oct 10, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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