Backlog Studies - Softcover

Warner, Charles Dudley

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1419108700 ISBN 13: 9781419108709

Verlag: Kessinger Publishing Co, 2004

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Backlog Studies is a collection of essays by Charles Dudley Warner, an American essayist and novelist who lived in the late 19th century. The essays in this book cover a wide range of topics, including nature, travel, literature, and social commentary. Warner's writing style is characterized by his humor, wit, and ability to capture the essence of his subjects. In these essays, he shares his observations and insights on various aspects of life, from the beauty of the natural world to the quirks of human behavior. The book is a delightful read for anyone who enjoys thoughtful and entertaining essays on a variety of subjects.I would as soon have an Englishman without side-whiskers as a fire without a big backlog; and I would rather have no fire than one that required no tending, --one of dead wood that could not sing again the imprisoned songs of the forest, or give out in brilliant scintillations the sunshine it absorbed in its growth. Flame is an ethereal sprite, and the spice of danger in it gives zest to the care of the hearth-fire.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work

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Charles Dudley Warner was an American essayist, novelist, and prominent figure in 19th-century American literature. Born in Plainfield, Massachusetts, in 1829, he was known for his keen insights into American society and his satirical style. Warner's friendship with Mark Twain led to the collaboration on The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today, a novel that critiqued the corruption and excess of post-Civil War America, particularly its political and economic systems. Warner's literary contributions extended beyond novels, including essays, articles, and compilations, with works like Library of the World's Best Literature showcasing his broader literary expertise. Throughout his career, he focused on societal issues, using wit and humor to address them. Warner's writing resonated with readers for its accessibility and sharp commentary on the issues of his time. He passed away in 1900 at the age of 71 in Hartford, Connecticut, leaving behind a legacy as a significant voice in American literature and a keen observer of the complexities of American life. His work continues to be valued for its insightful social critiques and the literary friendships that shaped it. Warner's influence remains evident in the ongoing study of American realism and its exploration of cultural and political life.

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• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing Co
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2004
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1419108700
• ISBN 13: 9781419108709
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 124
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