Peeps at People by Robert Cortes Holliday
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| Author | Holliday, Robert Cortes, 1880-1947 |
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| Illustrator | Duncan, Walter Jack, 1881-1941 |
| Title | Peeps at People |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents | Even so! Or, as you may say, a preface -- The forgetful tailor -- Talk at the post office -- As to office boys -- A conqueror's attack -- The case of Mr. Woolen -- When the train comes in -- An old fogy -- Hair that is scenery -- A nice man -- No snob -- Every inch a man -- His business is good -- A nice taste in murders -- Ida's amazing surprise -- Not gullible, not he -- Cramis, patron of art -- Barber shops awesome -- Much married Stratford -- A human cash register -- It stands to reason -- A three-ringed circus -- Snapshots in X-ray -- Bachelor reminiscences -- A testimonial -- Fragrant with perfume -- Wouldn't look at him -- Connubial felicity -- A friend, indeed. |
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| Summary | "Peeps at People" by Robert Cortes Holliday is a collection of humorous sketches and essays written during the early 20th century. The book provides a light-hearted look into various characters and scenarios drawn from everyday life, showcasing Holliday's keen observations of human nature and society. The work reflects the cultural and social themes of its time, encapsulating a period marked by both simplicity and increasing complexity in urban life. The content of "Peeps at People" presents a playful exploration of a diverse array of characters, from a forgetful tailor to eccentric townsfolk gathering at a post office. Each vignette captures quirky interactions and the humorous nuances of human behavior, often highlighting the absurdity of everyday situations. Through engaging narratives, Holliday crafts a tableau of life that resonates with warmth and wit, making the reader reflect on the delightful eccentricities found within their own community. Ultimately, the book serves as a celebration of the ordinary, rendering familiar scenarios with a fresh perspective that invites laughter and contemplation alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Essays |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 35675 |
| Release Date | Mar 24, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 302 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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