02393cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000110011910000360013024501300016626400510029630000470034733600260039433700260042033800360044650000310048250801780051352012000069153400450189165300180193665300190195465300200197385600430199399900190203666831UtSlPG20260610134537.0mcr n260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a22009412  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPRaPS1 aLaw, Frederick Houk,d1871-195710aModern Essays and Stories :bA book to awaken appreciation of modern prose, and to develop ability and originality in writing 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2021  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2021-11-27  aAndrés V. Galia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)  a"Modern Essays and Stories" by Frederick Houk Law is a collection of essays and short stories written in the early 20th century. This work aims to foster an appreciation of modern prose and enhance students' writing abilities through a blend of engaging narratives and instructional material. The essays are characterized by their brief formats, personal expression, and relevance to contemporary interests, making them accessible for young readers.  The opening of the collection lays out the purpose of the book and explains the significance of the essay as a form of writing that allows for spontaneous and personal expression. Law discusses the lack of emphasis on essay writing in schools and positions the essay as an important literary genre that transcends mere narration or description. Instead, he emphasizes that essays should explore individual interests and personal reactions to everyday life, ultimately fostering originality and stylistic excellence in students' writing endeavors. The text also promises a variety of essays, ranging from familiar to critical and informational, thus catering to diverse tastes and educational needs. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aShort stories  aEnglish essays  aAmerican essays40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66831  c107653d107653