Matthewman, Lisle de Vaux 1867- creator Dwiggins, Clare Victor 1874-1958 text utu 2006 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Crankisms" by Lisle de Vaux Matthewman is a collection of aphorisms and reflections written in the early 20th century. This book presents witty and often critical observations on human behavior, societal norms, and the complexities of relationships, particularly between men and women. The author combines humor with insight, aiming to provoke thought and self-reflection among readers about their own lives and interactions. The content of "Crankisms" is comprised of 100 succinct and pointed sayings, each tackling various aspects of human experience, such as love, friendship, vanity, and morality. Matthewman cleverly employs irony and satire to address common prejudices and misperceptions, particularly about gender dynamics. For instance, he explores the difference between how men and women perceive each other, the pitfalls of societal expectations, and the contradictions inherent in human nature. Each aphorism encourages the reader to consider the ironic and often hypocritical nature of societal attitudes, making it both an entertaining and thought-provoking read. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2006-12-05 Produced by Louise Hope, Mark C. Orton, Fox in the Stars and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Wit and humor Aphorisms and apothegms PN PS Original publication data not identified 01017641 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20024 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20024 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133450.0 20024