TY  - BOOK
AU  - McDermott,William A.
TI  - Down at Caxton's
AV  - PS 
PY  - 2016///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - American literature -- 19th century -- History and criticism
KW  - American literature -- Catholic authors -- History and criticism
N1  - Release date is 2016-04-29; 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; Produced by Emmy, MWS and the Online Distributed
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N2  - "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.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51886
ER  -