Adventures in indigence, and other essays by Laura Spencer Portor

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Author Portor, Laura Spencer, 1872-1957
Title Adventures in indigence, and other essays
Original Publication United States: The Atlantic Monthly Press,1918.
Note Reading ease score: 66.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents Adventures in indigence: Musgrove. The harp and the violin. Major Lobley. Mamie Faffelfinger. The lure of the "chiffoneer." Margaret. Margharetta. The powers of the poor. Horatio -- Guests: Relations of the spirit. Kith and kin -- The disappointments and vicissitudes of mice -- Birthdays and other egotisms.
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Summary "Adventures in Indigence" by Laura Spencer Portor is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The essays recount the author's personal experiences with the poor and marginalized, exploring themes of empathy, social observation, and the intrinsic values of those who face hardship. Portor offers reflections that challenge conventional views on poverty and the power dynamics surrounding it. The opening of the collection introduces the first essay titled "Musgrove," where the author reminisces about her childhood encounters with poverty and the significant figures that shaped her understanding of the poor. She recounts her mother's compassion towards a man named Musgrove, who was characterized by a series of unfortunate events that seemed to follow him. Portor reflects on the profound impact that these encounters had on her perception of the poor, emphasizing their resilience and the complex experiences they brought into her life. This sets the tone for a narrative that goes beyond mere charity to delve into the deeper human connections formed through the lens of poverty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject American essays -- 20th century
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