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Title: The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers, Series 3

Note: Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

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Summary: "The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers, Series 3" by R. H. Newell is a satirical collection of letters written in the mid-19th century. This work functions as a humorous commentary on the American Civil War, political affairs, and society through the eyes of its fictional correspondent, Orpheus C. Kerr. The letters blend wit and sarcasm to address key figures like President Abraham Lincoln and various societal issues, creating a distinctive voice that reflects the tumultuous period. The opening of the series sets the tone with its clever use of character perspective and humorous anecdotes. The protagonist, Orpheus C. Kerr, begins by reflecting on the wisdom of President Lincoln, intertwining this with a whimsical story about an inept supporter trying to gain favor with the president. Kerr’s commentary includes his observations on the absurdities of war, political folly, and societal norms, which he portrays through clever narratives and mock-serious prose. This engaging style invites readers to appreciate the absurdities of life during the Civil War era while also contemplating deeper themes of loyalty, identity, and power dynamics in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Newell, R. H. (Robert Henry), 1836-1901

EBook No.: 31823

Published: Mar 29, 2010

Downloads: 131

Language: English

Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers, Series 3

Note: Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)

Summary: "The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers, Series 3" by R. H. Newell is a satirical collection of letters written in the mid-19th century. This work functions as a humorous commentary on the American Civil War, political affairs, and society through the eyes of its fictional correspondent, Orpheus C. Kerr. The letters blend wit and sarcasm to address key figures like President Abraham Lincoln and various societal issues, creating a distinctive voice that reflects the tumultuous period. The opening of the series sets the tone with its clever use of character perspective and humorous anecdotes. The protagonist, Orpheus C. Kerr, begins by reflecting on the wisdom of President Lincoln, intertwining this with a whimsical story about an inept supporter trying to gain favor with the president. Kerr’s commentary includes his observations on the absurdities of war, political folly, and societal norms, which he portrays through clever narratives and mock-serious prose. This engaging style invites readers to appreciate the absurdities of life during the Civil War era while also contemplating deeper themes of loyalty, identity, and power dynamics in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Newell, R. H. (Robert Henry), 1836-1901

EBook No.: 31823

Published: Mar 29, 2010

Downloads: 131

Language: English

Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.