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100 1 _aHerford, Oliver,
_d1863-1935
245 1 0 _aNeither Here Nor There
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-12-11
505 0 _aThe secret -- Our leisure class -- Concerning revolving doors -- Bolshevism for babies -- The tutti-frutti tree -- Those bill boards -- The lure of the "ad" -- Look before she leaps -- The low cost of cabbing -- The great match box mystery -- Are cats people? -- Mlle. Fauteuil -- Money and fireflies -- Concerning the trouser-crease -- An old-fashioned heaven -- Another lost art -- Mr. Chesterton and the soliloquy -- Bunk -- The cost of a pyramid -- Waltzing mice and dancing men -- The hobgoblin -- The voice of the pussy-willow -- Pernicious peaches -- Second childhood's happy hour -- Pity the poor guest of honour -- A new Monroe doctrine -- Do cats come back? -- The ruthlessness of Mr. Cobb -- My lake -- The hundredth amendment -- Say it with asterisks.
508 _aProduced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Neither Here Nor There" by Oliver Herford is a humorous collection of essays and observations written in the early 20th century. The work offers a satirical commentary on societal norms, manners, and a variety of quirky topics, such as cats and the concept of leisure in America. Through wit and whimsy, Herford pokes fun at eccentricities and the foibles of contemporary life. At the start of the text, the author introduces a playful and irreverent tone, showcasing his ability to blend humor with keen observations. The opening chapters present a range of amusing scenarios, from Eve's boredom and her lighthearted exchange with the Serpent, to reflections on the American leisure class, illustrating both societal critique and whimsy. Herford's writing is charmingly engaging, inviting readers into a world where lightheartedness reigns and the absurdities of everyday life are explored with both humor and insight. Overall, the beginning of "Neither Here Nor There" sets the stage for a delightful exploration of frivolity in human behavior. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAmerican wit and humor
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56165
999 _c96996
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