Release date is 2004-10-13

The song of Shandygaff -- Titles and dedications -- A question of plumage -- Don Marquis -- The art of walking -- Rupert Brooke -- The man -- The head of the firm -- 17 Heriot Row -- Frank confessions of a publisher's reader -- William McFee -- Rhubarb -- The haunting beauty of strychnine -- Ingo -- Housebroken -- The hilarity of Hilaire -- A casual of the sea -- The last pipe -- Time to light the furnace -- My friend -- A poet of sad vigils -- Trivia -- Prefaces -- The skipper -- A friend of FitzGerald -- A venture into mysticism -- An Oxford landlady -- "Peacock pie" -- The literary pawnshop -- A morning in Marathon -- The American House of Lords -- Cotswold winds -- Clouds -- Unhealthy -- Confessions of a smoker -- Hay febrifuge -- Appendix: Suggestions for teachers.

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"Shandygaff" by Christopher Morley is a collection of essays and short stories published during the late 1910s. The book presents a delightful exploration of life and letters through the lens of its author, showcasing witty narratives and reflections that capture the zeitgeist of the era. The content seems centered around the struggles and joys of literary life, featuring a protagonist named Kenneth Stockton, who embodies the challenges faced by writers, balancing their passion for literature with the realities of economic hardship. The opening of "Shandygaff" introduces Kenneth Stockton, a literary editor striving to support his family while pursuing his passion for writing. He navigates the complexities of his job, fraught with uncertainty as his position is threatened by his employer's agenda favoring advertising over genuine literary criticism. As he prepares for an unexpected visit from the acclaimed poet Finsbury Verne, Stockton grapples with feelings of inadequacy regarding his modest home and lifestyle. Amid this, the reader is immersed in his charming, albeit chaotic, world, as he balances familial obligations with the excitement of literary connections, setting the stage for the reflections and lighthearted observations that characterize Morley's work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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