| Author |
Cranston, Ruth, 1887-1956 |
| LoC No. |
13025637
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| Title |
The Meccas of the World
The Play of Modern Life in New York, Paris, Vienna, Madrid and London
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| Original Publication |
United States: John Lane Company,1913.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 63.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
In rehearsal (New York) -- The curtain rises (Paris) -- The Children's performance (Vienna) -- The broken-down actor (Madrid) -- In review (London).
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| Credits |
Juliet Sutherland, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Meccas of the World" by Ruth Cranston is a social commentary written in the early 20th century. The work explores urban life in major cities such as New York, Paris, Vienna, Madrid, and London, examining the interplay of culture, convenience, and individual identity within these bustling environments. With a focus on American society and, in particular, the New York experience, the author delves into the complexities of social dynamics, gender roles, and the fabric of modern life. The opening of the text introduces the reader to a vibrant yet chaotic New York, described as a theater in rehearsal. It challenges common stereotypes about the city's inhabitants by painting a more realistic picture of everyday New Yorkers, from shopkeepers to workers, highlighting their struggles and aspirations. Cranston discusses the stark contrasts of life in New York—between the wealthy and the working class, the glitzy facade and the gritty reality. Throughout this introductory section, she sets the stage for a broader exploration of how the cultural tapestry of urban life reflects the aspirations and contradictions inherent in society, establishing a lens through which readers can examine the complexities of modernity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
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| Subject |
Paris (France) -- Social life and customs
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| Subject |
London (England) -- Social life and customs
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| Subject |
Madrid (Spain) -- Social life and customs
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| Subject |
New York (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs
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| Subject |
Vienna (Austria) -- Social life and customs
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67346 |
| Release Date |
Feb 6, 2022 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Oct 14, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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