02062cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000090011910000360012824500290016426400510019330000470024433600260029133700260031733800360034350000310037952012270041053400450163765300180168285600430170099900170174340391UtSlPG20260610133926.0mcr n260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a29014697  aUtSlPG 7ade2iso639-1 4aE1511 aWolzogen, Ernst von,d1855-193414aDer Dichter in Dollarica 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2012  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2012-08-01  a"Der Dichter in Dollarica" by Ernst von Wolzogen is a travel narrative and cultural commentary written in the early 20th century. The work reflects on the author's experiences and observations during his travels in the United States, particularly after being invited by the Germanistic Society of America to give lectures across various universities. At its core, the book discusses the American character, societal norms, and cultural quirks, blending humor with critical analysis.  The opening of the book sets the stage for an exploration of American life from the perspective of a European traveler. Von Wolzogen expresses a blend of admiration and critique, noting the hospitality he received while also reflecting on the cultural differences he perceives. He acknowledges the challenge of accurately representing his impressions of America, suggesting that the rapid transformations he observed may be overlooked by those accustomed to the country. The author emphasizes that his observations, while drawn from personal experience, are not intended to be taken as definitive truths but rather as the subjective perspectives of a poet inspired by the land and its people. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aUnited States40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40391  c81230d81230