The Book of This and That by Robert Lynd

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Author Lynd, Robert, 1879-1949
Title The Book of This and That
Note Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents Suspicion -- On good resolutions -- The sin of Dancing -- Thoughts at a tango tea -- The humours of murder -- The decline and fall of hell -- On cheerful readers -- St. G. B. S. and the Bishop -- Stupidity -- Waste -- On Christmas -- On demagogues -- On coincidences -- On indignation -- The heart of Mr. Galsworthy -- Spring fashions -- On black cats -- On being shocked -- Confessions -- The terrors of politics -- On disasters -- The rights of murder -- The humour of hoaxes -- Anatole France -- The sea -- The futurists -- A defence of critics -- On the beauty of statistics.
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Summary "The Book of This and That" by Robert Lynd is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The essays explore various themes, reflecting on human nature, society, and the absurdities of everyday life, often delivered with wit and keen observation. The opening portion touches on the darker aspects of suspicion, unpacking its implications both in personal relationships and within larger societal contexts. At the start of the work, Lynd delves into the concept of suspicion, characterizing it as a damaging and pervasive force that affects both personal lives and public discourse. He uses vivid metaphors to describe this "beast," illustrating how suspicion distorts perceptions and fosters distrust among individuals. By drawing parallels between suspicion in personal relationships and its larger societal manifestations, Lynd critiques a culture increasingly plagued by unfounded doubts and conjectures. His incisive commentary sets the tone for an exploration of human emotions and societal flaws throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Essays
Category Text
EBook-No. 33174
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 6, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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