Doesticks: What He Says by Q. K. Philander Doesticks
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| Author | Doesticks, Q. K. Philander, 1831-1875 |
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| Title | Doesticks: What He Says |
| Note | Reading ease score: 50.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Doesticks: What He Says" by Q. K. Philander Doesticks is a humorous work likely written in the mid-19th century. This book appears to be a collection of satirical sketches, anecdotes, and whimsical observations narrated by its protagonist, Doesticks himself, as he embarks on various comedic adventures in and around New York City. The text suggests a playful tone, infused with a critique of societal norms and behaviors of the time. The opening of the work sets the stage for its eccentric style and candid humor. The narrator, Q. K. Philander Doesticks, acknowledges that this is not a typical literary effort but rather a hodgepodge of humorous sketches filled with absurdities and playful exaggerations. He details his inspirations and whims while hinting at his aspirations for literary fame, all the while sharing amusing anecdotes about urban experiences, such as visits to Niagara Falls and encounters with the vagaries of city life. The tone is irreverent and self-aware, inviting readers into a world where satire reigns, and the mundane becomes ridiculous through Doesticks' humorous lens. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American wit and humor |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 39114 |
| Release Date | Mar 12, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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