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050 4 _aE151
100 1 _aWolzogen, Ernst von,
_d1855-1934
245 1 4 _aDer Dichter in Dollarica
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-08-01
520 _a"Der Dichter in Dollarica" by Ernst von Wolzogen is a travel narrative and cultural commentary written in the early 20th century. The work reflects on the author's experiences and observations during his travels in the United States, particularly after being invited by the Germanistic Society of America to give lectures across various universities. At its core, the book discusses the American character, societal norms, and cultural quirks, blending humor with critical analysis. The opening of the book sets the stage for an exploration of American life from the perspective of a European traveler. Von Wolzogen expresses a blend of admiration and critique, noting the hospitality he received while also reflecting on the cultural differences he perceives. He acknowledges the challenge of accurately representing his impressions of America, suggesting that the rapid transformations he observed may be overlooked by those accustomed to the country. The author emphasizes that his observations, while drawn from personal experience, are not intended to be taken as definitive truths but rather as the subjective perspectives of a poet inspired by the land and its people. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40391
999 _c81230
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