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_aHowells, William Dean, _d1837-1920 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aImaginary Interviews |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2009 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2009-05-01 | ||
| 505 | 0 | _aImaginary interviews -- Other essays. | |
| 508 | _aProduced by David Edwards, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from scans of public domain material produced by Microsoft for their Live Search Books site.) | ||
| 520 | _a"Imaginary Interviews" by William Dean Howells is a collection of satirical essays written during the early 20th century. The work is notable for its playful and imaginative dialogue, encapsulating a variety of themes related to literature, society, and human experiences through whimsical conversations with fictional characters. The opening chapter introduces the concept of an "Easy Chair," a symbolic space where discussions on contemporary issues unfold, paving the way for a rich exploration of cultural and moral reflections. At the start of the book, the reader is introduced to the concept of the Easy Chair, reflecting Howells' trademark wit and social commentary. The dialogue begins with a whimsical recounting of the chair's storied past and its significance in the context of the magazine "Harper's." The discussion revolves around the legacy of previous editors and the challenges faced by their successors in capturing the essence of contemporary social dynamics, particularly in relation to themes like the commercialization of Christmas and cultural expectations. The engaging exchange between the Easy Chair and its occupant sets a compelling tone for the rest of the collection, promising further explorations of societal values and the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aFiction | ||
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| 653 | _aImaginary conversations | ||
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