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100 1 _aOsgood, Samuel,
_d1812-1880
245 1 0 _aGifts of Genius: A Miscellany of Prose and Poetry by American Authors
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-02-27
508 _aProduced by Curtis Weyant, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images produced by the Wright American Fiction Project.)
520 _a"Gifts of Genius: A Miscellany of Prose and Poetry by American Authors" by Osgood is a collection of original writings featuring both prose and poetry created by esteemed American authors, likely compiled in the mid-19th century. This anthology showcases a diverse selection of literary voices and styles, demonstrating the depth of American literature during this flourishing period. The book offers a glimpse into the human experience through various themes, reflecting on love, nature, and societal dynamics, all crafted with rich expressions and emotive storytelling. The beginning of this work presents an introductory preface by W.C. Bryant, emphasizing the heartfelt motivation behind the anthology. It highlights the plight of Miss Davenport, for whom the collection was compiled, following her tragic loss of sight. The first story in the collection, "Out at Elbows: The Story of St. George Cleave" by John Esten Cooke, introduces the titular character, a reflective and somewhat melancholic young man enjoying the beauty of autumn and contemplating his humble life amidst the backdrop of his ancestry and connections with others. As he navigates his day, marked by memories and bygone aspirations, themes of love and social status emerge, foreshadowing the interplay of personal feelings and societal perceptions that will unfold throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAmerican literature
653 _aGift books
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17872
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