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LoC No.: 10023136

Title: Imaginary Interviews

Note: Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Contents: Imaginary interviews -- Other essays.

Credits: Produced by David Edwards, Graeme Mackreth and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This
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Summary: "Imaginary Interviews" by William Dean Howells is a collection of satirical essays written during the early 20th century. The work is notable for its playful and imaginative dialogue, encapsulating a variety of themes related to literature, society, and human experiences through whimsical conversations with fictional characters. The opening chapter introduces the concept of an "Easy Chair," a symbolic space where discussions on contemporary issues unfold, paving the way for a rich exploration of cultural and moral reflections. At the start of the book, the reader is introduced to the concept of the Easy Chair, reflecting Howells' trademark wit and social commentary. The dialogue begins with a whimsical recounting of the chair's storied past and its significance in the context of the magazine "Harper's." The discussion revolves around the legacy of previous editors and the challenges faced by their successors in capturing the essence of contemporary social dynamics, particularly in relation to themes like the commercialization of Christmas and cultural expectations. The engaging exchange between the Easy Chair and its occupant sets a compelling tone for the rest of the collection, promising further explorations of societal values and the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Howells, William Dean, 1837-1920

EBook No.: 28763

Published: May 1, 2009

Downloads: 87

Language: English

Subject: Fiction

Subject: Essays

Subject: Imaginary conversations

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 10023136

Title: Imaginary Interviews

Note: Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Contents: Imaginary interviews -- Other essays.

Credits: Produced by David Edwards, Graeme Mackreth and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from scans of public domain material
produced by Microsoft for their Live Search Books site.)

Summary: "Imaginary Interviews" by William Dean Howells is a collection of satirical essays written during the early 20th century. The work is notable for its playful and imaginative dialogue, encapsulating a variety of themes related to literature, society, and human experiences through whimsical conversations with fictional characters. The opening chapter introduces the concept of an "Easy Chair," a symbolic space where discussions on contemporary issues unfold, paving the way for a rich exploration of cultural and moral reflections. At the start of the book, the reader is introduced to the concept of the Easy Chair, reflecting Howells' trademark wit and social commentary. The dialogue begins with a whimsical recounting of the chair's storied past and its significance in the context of the magazine "Harper's." The discussion revolves around the legacy of previous editors and the challenges faced by their successors in capturing the essence of contemporary social dynamics, particularly in relation to themes like the commercialization of Christmas and cultural expectations. The engaging exchange between the Easy Chair and its occupant sets a compelling tone for the rest of the collection, promising further explorations of societal values and the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Howells, William Dean, 1837-1920

EBook No.: 28763

Published: May 1, 2009

Downloads: 87

Language: English

Subject: Fiction

Subject: Essays

Subject: Imaginary conversations

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.