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100	1		_aDay, Clarence, _d1874-1935
245	1	0	_aThis Simian World
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-11-01
508			_aProduced by Joyce Noverr
520			_a"This Simian World" by Clarence Day Jr. is a satirical and philosophical exploration of humanity's origins and behaviors, written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the evolutionary lineage of humans, comparing our traits and tendencies to those of various animal species, particularly simians. Through wit and keen observation, Day reflects on the absurdities of human civilization while contemplating the possibilities of what could have been if different species had evolved into dominant beings on Earth. In the book, Day presents a dialogue between the narrator and his companion, Potter, as they engage in philosophical musings while observing the crowd on upper Broadway. They contrast human behaviors with those of other animals, examining traits such as curiosity, creativity, social structures, and even flaws like greed and discontentment. The narrative takes a humorous turn as Day imagines a world ruled by different animals, like cats or elephants, and how their civilizations would differ from ours. Ultimately, he highlights humanity's unique blend of intelligence and folly, leaving readers to ponder the implications of our simian heritage and what it truly means to be human in a chaotic and uncertain world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aAmerican wit and humor
653			_aEvolution (Biology) -- Wit and humor
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6882
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