Said the Observer by Louis J. Stellman
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About this eBook
| Author | Stellman, Louis J. (Louis John), 1877-1961 |
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| LoC No. | 03028123 |
| Title | Said the Observer |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | Influence of the pipe -- Our friend the murderer -- Science and weather -- The essentials of greatness -- Horse sense -- The mannish woman -- A wonderful machine -- Drawbacks of the king business -- The eating habit -- Delights of flashlight photography -- Wonders of spiritualism -- The potency of the testimonial -- Ambitions and things -- The telephone face. |
| Credits | Produced by William Flis and PG Distributed Proofreaders |
| Summary | "Said the Observer" by Louis J. Stellman is a collection of humorous essays and sketches written in the early 20th century, specifically around the year 1903. The book examines a range of topics, often through a satirical lens, with the aim of entertaining its readers. The central premise revolves around the thoughts and observations of a character referred to as "the Observer," who delves into various aspects of human behavior, societal norms, and contemporary issues of his time. In the book, the Observer presents witty commentaries on subjects such as the peculiarities of ambition, the behavior of men and women in social contexts, the absurdities of modern inventions like the telephone, and the challenges of predicting weather. Each essay strikes a balance between light-hearted humor and keen insight, reflecting on the absurdities of life with a playful yet critical tone. Through clever anecdotes and exaggerated scenarios, Stellman not only aims to amuse but also provokes thought about societal trends and human nature in the early 20th century, making the reader both laugh and reflect. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American wit and humor |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 12832 |
| Release Date | Jul 6, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 58 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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