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100 1 _aBodenheim, Maxwell,
_d1893-1954
245 1 4 _aThe Sardonic Arm
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2019-08-17
508 _aProduced by Tim Lindell, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
520 _a"The Sardonic Arm" by Maxwell Bodenheim is a collection of poetry and prose written in the early 20th century. This work reflects the author's critiques of American society, art, and human emotion, illustrating the complexities of life through vivid imagery and philosophical musings. The language and style meld both somber and ironic tones, suggesting a deep inquiry into the human condition in an increasingly mechanized world. Throughout the collection, Bodenheim explores a variety of themes, from the superficiality of societal norms to the deeper struggles of individual emotional existence. His pieces range from contemplations on the simplicity of nature to complex narratives featuring characters like Captain Simmons and different archetypes of women, such as the stenographer and the housewife. The poems serve as both a critique and a reflection of the period’s artistic movements, revealing a tension between realism and romanticism. By employing metaphors and ironic language, Bodenheim challenges the reader to confront the absurdities and contradictions inherent in life, ultimately offering a sardonic yet reflective lens on the human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAmerican poetry -- 20th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60114
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