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_aButler, Ellis Parker, _d1869-1937 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aGoat-Feathers |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2009 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2009-03-22 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by D Alexander 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"Goat-Feathers" by Ellis Parker Butler is a humorous essay written in the early 20th century that explores the distractions and diversions that often prevent individuals from achieving their true potential. The book focuses on the metaphorical concept of "goat-feathers," representing the myriad trivial pursuits that draw a person away from their main goals. The narrative reflects on the author's own experiences with these distractions and the wider implications they have on success in both artistic and personal endeavors. In this engaging and candid reflection, Butler humorously laments his tendency to prioritize societal obligations and side projects over his writing career, illustrating this tendency through anecdotes of his involvement in various committees and meetings that ultimately detract from his productivity. He contrasts these "goat-feather" endeavors with the important work of a humorist, suggesting that true success requires focus and commitment to one's primary ambitions. Through self-deprecating humor and vivid metaphors, the author conveys a poignant message about the importance of concentration and the folly of chasing distractions, ultimately encouraging readers to avoid the pitfalls of diverting attention away from their true passions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aAmerican wit and humor | ||
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