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LoC No.: 22023091
Title: When Winter Comes to Main Street
Note: Reading ease score: 67.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Roger Frank and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https: //www.pgdp.net)
Summary: "When Winter Comes to Main Street" by Grant M. Overton is a collection of literary essays written in the early 20th century. The work encompasses discussions and appreciations of prominent authors and their contributions, aiming to celebrate quality literature and introduce readers to a range of notable works. It seems to explore themes of authorship and the literary landscape, providing insights into various writers of the time. The opening of the book sets the tone with Overton's preface, where he acknowledges the influence of successful contemporary novels and expresses his intent to engage readers with literary discussions. He pays homage to influential authors such as Hugh Walpole, encapsulating his life and literary journey, and hints at the personal reflections that will follow in subsequent chapters. Overton's tone is both conversational and informative, revealing his passion for literature and insightful commentary on the writers he examines, which sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the writers and works that shaped the literary culture of his era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Overton, Grant M. (Grant Martin), 1887-1930
EBook No.: 27116
Published: Nov 1, 2008
Downloads: 102
Language: English
Subject: English literature -- 20th century -- History and criticism
Subject: American literature -- 20th century -- History and criticism
Subject: English-speaking countries -- Intellectual life -- 20th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 22023091
Title: When Winter Comes to Main Street
Note: Reading ease score: 67.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Roger Frank and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https: //www.pgdp.net)
Summary: "When Winter Comes to Main Street" by Grant M. Overton is a collection of literary essays written in the early 20th century. The work encompasses discussions and appreciations of prominent authors and their contributions, aiming to celebrate quality literature and introduce readers to a range of notable works. It seems to explore themes of authorship and the literary landscape, providing insights into various writers of the time. The opening of the book sets the tone with Overton's preface, where he acknowledges the influence of successful contemporary novels and expresses his intent to engage readers with literary discussions. He pays homage to influential authors such as Hugh Walpole, encapsulating his life and literary journey, and hints at the personal reflections that will follow in subsequent chapters. Overton's tone is both conversational and informative, revealing his passion for literature and insightful commentary on the writers he examines, which sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the writers and works that shaped the literary culture of his era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Overton, Grant M. (Grant Martin), 1887-1930
EBook No.: 27116
Published: Nov 1, 2008
Downloads: 102
Language: English
Subject: English literature -- 20th century -- History and criticism
Subject: American literature -- 20th century -- History and criticism
Subject: English-speaking countries -- Intellectual life -- 20th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.