Project Gutenberg 2004-06-01 Public domain in the USA. 54 Field, Eugene 1850 1895 John Smith, U.S.A. Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. Produced by Kevin O'Hare and PG Distributed Proofreaders "John Smith, U.S.A." by Eugene Field is a collection of poetry and humorous prose written in the early 20th century. The work showcases Field's unique blend of lightheartedness and keen observance of American life, particularly through the lens of ordinary characters like "John Smith," epitomizing everyman in the United States. The poems present a whimsical exploration of identity, nostalgia, and the cultural quirks of various regions across the country. The opening of the book captures the protagonist’s musings as he finds the name "John Smith, U.S.A." in a register while wandering through London, feeling a profound sense of homesickness. This moment triggers reflections on the many types of "John Smiths" he could know, each representing a distinct aspect of Americana. The narrator’s colorful imagination conjures a composite character embodying the diverse backgrounds and experiences of Americans, illustrating the author's deftness at using humor to evoke a deeper connection to place and identity. The opening sets the tone for a collection laced with wit and heart, inviting readers into a world that celebrates the rich tapestry of American life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en American poetry PS Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Poetry 170430 170336 2024-10-06T04:23:19.503728 2023-10-06T06:24:15.705176 text/html text/html 170423 170329 2024-10-06T04:23:19.774731 2023-10-06T06:24:15.884172 text/html text/html 126477 2024-10-06T04:23:27.165189 application/epub+zip 126418 2024-10-06T04:23:22.282707 application/epub+zip 126418 2024-10-06T04:23:20.835806 application/epub+zip 288933 2024-10-06T04:23:30.426211 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 246933 2024-10-06T04:23:25.824196 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 224594 2022-09-06T22:06:40.107939 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 129034 128991 2024-10-06T04:23:19.176743 2023-10-06T06:24:15.476229 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 128912 2020-12-15T03:00:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 51656 2020-12-15T03:00:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18843 2024-10-06T04:23:30.559161 application/rdf+xml 14063 2024-10-06T04:23:21.388709 image/jpeg 3863 2024-10-06T04:23:21.115710 image/jpeg 123803 2024-10-06T04:23:19.788722 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia