| Author |
Lever, Charles James, 1806-1872 |
| Illustrator |
Browne, Hablot Knight, 1815-1882 |
| Title |
Nuts and Nutcrackers
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 56.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"Nuts and Nutcrackers" by Charles James Lever is a satirical work likely written in the mid-19th century. The book addresses various social and political issues of the time, utilizing humor and wit to critique the absurdities and delusions present in society. Lever's engaging style and keen observations suggest that the narrative will explore the complexities and contradictions within different classes and professions. The opening portion of the narrative sets the stage for an examination of societal pretensions and the often ridiculous behavior of various figures in public life. Lever delves into themes of hypocrisy, portraying characters such as the torturous justice system, the absurdity surrounding social status, and the varied ways people seek validation or status. Through amusing anecdotes and biting commentary, the author invites the reader to reflect on the absurdities of both the legal and social institutions, foreshadowing a humorous yet insightful exploration of human behavior and societal norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Essays
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
35500 |
| Release Date |
Mar 6, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
66 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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