02356cam a22003613u 4500 4092 UtSlPG 20260610133121.0 m cr n 260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Cooper, James Fenimore, 1789-1851 The Monikins Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2003 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Monikins Release date is 2003-05-01 Charles Franks, David Widger and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Monikins" by James Fenimore Cooper is a satirical novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative unfolds under the guise of an eccentric philosophical exploration, intertwining social commentary and personal histories. The main character, who appears to be the author himself, delves into his familial lineage as well as the peculiar practices and quirks associated with wealth, class, and human nature. The opening of the book sets the stage with the author’s introduction, detailing how he encountered a manuscript from a character named Viscount Householder while traveling in Switzerland. This encounter leads to Householder's request to publish an extraordinary tale filled with insightful observations about societal norms and motivations. The narrative then shifts to a reflection on the author's ancestry, emphasizing the comedic and often misguided journeys of his forebears through influences of commerce, morality, and relationships. The blend of humor and critique on the human condition is evident as the author approaches the complexities of his lineage, illustrating a society deeply entrenched in materialism and social stratification. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fantasy fiction Satire American fiction -- 19th century Human behavior -- Humor -- Fiction Monkeys -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4092 46138 46138