McDermott, William A. 1863-1913 creator text utu 2016 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Down at Caxton's" by William A. McDermott is a collection of sketches written in the late 19th century. The work captures the essence of various influential figures in American literature and features thoughtful explorations of their contributions and character. Although the author initially focuses on notable literary figures, it seems to set the stage for a wider discussion about the intersections of literature, art, and culture, particularly in relation to the Catholic Church. At the start of the collection, the author dedicates his series of sketches to a dear friend and acknowledges the influence of several prominent writers. The opening section discusses Richard Malcolm Johnston, emphasizing his contributions to dialect fiction and a portrayal of Georgia life before the Civil War. McDermott highlights Johnston's authenticity and ability to represent the local flavor through dialect, arguing for the literary significance that was often overlooked by critics of the time. This introductory exploration serves to establish the cultural and artistic milieu that will be examined throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Richard Malcolm Johnston -- Marion Crawford -- Charles Warren Stoddard -- Maurice Francis Egan -- John B. Tabb -- James Jeffrey Roche -- George Parsons Lathrop -- Rev. Brother Azarias -- Katherine Eleanor Conway -- Louise Imogen Guiney -- Mrs. Blake -- Agnes Repplier -- Literature and our Catholic poor. Release date is 2016-04-29 Produced by Emmy, MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified American literature -- 19th century -- History and criticism American literature -- Catholic authors -- History and criticism PS Original publication data not identified 18011036 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51886 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51886 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134209.0 51886