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100 1 _aLardner, Ring,
_d1885-1933
245 1 0 _aSymptoms of being 35
246 1 _aSymptoms of being thirty-five
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2025
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2025-03-09
508 _aCarla Foust, Tim Miller and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Symptoms of Being 35" by Ring Lardner is a humorous reflection on aging, particularly focusing on the experiences and thoughts of a man who is reaching the age of 35. Written in the early 20th century, this work takes the form of a comedic essay or monologue, which utilizes conversational language to engage readers. The likely topic revolves around the author's personal observations and insights about life at this age, blending humor with relatable commentary on domesticity, social interactions, and the passage of time. The book explores the character’s realizations about life as he hits this milestone age. Through a series of anecdotes and observations, he humorously contrasts his youthful experiences with the realities of being 35, highlighting the shift in priorities and perceptions regarding home, family, and social obligations. The author muses on themes of mortality, the absurdity of societal expectations, and the humorous struggles that come with aging, such as declining youth and the enjoyment of simple comforts. The narrative is rich with wit and draws readers into a reflection on the absurdity and significance of aging, all while maintaining an entertaining tone that resonates with both younger and older audiences alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cIndianapolis: The Bobbs-Merrill Company, 1921
653 _aAmerican wit and humor
700 1 _aJacoby, Helen E.,
_d1888-1967
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/symptomsof00lardrich/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75571
999 _c116296
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