02154cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000320011324500330014526400510017830000470022933600260027633700260030233800360032850000310036450800290039552012210042453400450164565300180169065300720170885600430178099900170182322710UtSlPG20260610133525.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aBellamy, Edward,d1850-189814aThe Old Folks' Party :b1898 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-09-21  aProduced by David Widger  a"The Old Folks' Party" by Edward Bellamy is a piece of fiction written in the late 19th century. The book presents a unique exploration of age and identity through a comedic lens, following a group of young people who decide to throw an 'old folks' party' where they dress and act as if they are elderly versions of themselves. The playful yet contemplative premise invites readers to reflect on the nature of aging and the disconnect between youth and old age.  The storyline revolves around six friends who, inspired by one member's suggestion, plan to impersonate their older selves, complete with costumes and mannerisms that reflect the elderly. As they prepare for the event, they delve into discussions about aging, identity, and how perceptions of self can shift over time. When the party commences, the group's playful acting momentarily transforms into an authentic experience of nostalgia and melancholy as they confront the reality of aging. The culmination of the evening reveals the poignant realization of youth's fleeting nature and the bittersweet aspect of memories, ultimately highlighting a deep sense of empathy and understanding toward the elderly. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aShort stories  aUnited States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22710  c63827d63827