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100	1		_aNicholson, Meredith, _d1866-1947
245	1	4	_aThe man in the street: Papers on American topics
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2023
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2023-01-01
505	0		_aLet Main Street alone! -- James Whitcomb Riley -- The cheerful breakfast table -- The Boulevard of Rogues -- The open season for American novelists -- The church for honest sinners -- The second-rate man in politics -- The lady of Landor Lane -- How, then, should Smith vote? -- The poor old English language.
508			_aD A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by Cornell University Digital Collections)
520			_a"The Man in the Street: Papers on American Topics" by Meredith Nicholson is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The work reflects on various facets of American life, including literature, politics, and society, offering insights into the character of the average American citizen. Nicholson's writing captures a range of topics that aim to foster a greater understanding of the intricate tapestry of American culture. The opening of the collection sets the stage for Nicholson's exploration of themes surrounding American identity and small-town life. In the first essay, titled "Let Main Street Alone!", he engages in a discourse on the virtues and idiosyncrasies of small-town America, arguing against the critical portrayals often seen in larger cities and literary works, such as Sinclair Lewis's "Main Street." He emphasizes the pride and distinctiveness found in smaller communities, encouraging a deeper appreciation for the lives and struggles of ordinary citizens. The writing is both reflective and conversational, inviting readers to consider the rich tapestry of American experiences through Nicholson’s lens. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cUnited States: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1921
653			_aAmerican essays -- 20th century
856	4		_uhttps://archive.org/details/maninthestreet00nichrich/mode/2up
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69677
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