The Autobiography of Methuselah by John Kendrick Bangs

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Author Bangs, John Kendrick, 1862-1922
Illustrator Cooper, F. G., 1883-1961
LoC No. 09027030
Title The Autobiography of Methuselah
Note Reading ease score: 53.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits David Clarke, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "The Autobiography of Methuselah" by John Kendrick Bangs is a satirical novel written in the early 20th century. The story is narrated by Methuselah, the biblical character known for his legendary longevity, sharing humorous and whimsical reflections on his life from his birth until his later years. With a comedic twist, the narrative explores themes of time, family dynamics, and the contrasts between ancient and modern life through Methuselah's eyes. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Methuselah as he embarks on the task of writing his autobiography at the advanced age of nine hundred sixty-five. He reflects on his birth, noting that he was born into a storm and that both the weather and his father's humorous remarks shaped his early impressions of life. Methuselah describes his childhood experiences, family interactions, and the peculiarities of his relatives, particularly touching on the traits of his famous ancestors, Adam and Eve. The opening sets a comical tone as Methuselah recounts not only his personal anecdotes but also the absurdities and characteristics of prehistoric life and his own family's history, promising a whimsical journey through the ages. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Bible -- Humor
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EBook-No. 20766
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Mar 13, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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