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LoC No.: 10014676
Title:
The Complete Cynic
Being Bunches of Wisdom Culled from the Calendars of Oliver Herford, Ethel Watts Mumford, Addison Mizner
Note: Reading ease score: 87.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary: "The Complete Cynic" by Oliver Herford, Ethel Watts Mumford Grant, and Addison Mizner is a collection of witty and whimsical aphorisms and observations written in the early 20th century. This compilation highlights the authors' sardonic view of human nature and society, offering a lighthearted yet profound commentary on various aspects of life, such as love, relationships, and everyday dilemmas. The book encapsulates the essence of cynicism, presenting humorous yet insightful reflections that resonate across time. The content of "The Complete Cynic" is organized into several thematic sections, each filled with clever maxims and proverbial insights that blend humor with wisdom. The authors employ a playful tone to address diverse topics, including the complexities of love, the absurdities of social conventions, and the paradoxes of human behavior. For instance, through phrases like "A rich man can get the eye of the beadle" and "Marriage is the root of all evil," they humorously critique societal norms and relationships. Overall, this book not only entertains but also provokes thought, making it an engaging read for anyone who appreciates literary wit and cynicism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Herford, Oliver, 1863-1935
Author: Grant, Ethel Watts Mumford, 1878-1940
Author: Mizner, Addison, 1872-1933
EBook No.: 44989
Published: Feb 24, 2014
Downloads: 70
Language: English
Subject: Epigrams, English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 10014676
Title:
The Complete Cynic
Being Bunches of Wisdom Culled from the Calendars of Oliver Herford, Ethel Watts Mumford, Addison Mizner
Note: Reading ease score: 87.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Emmy and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Complete Cynic" by Oliver Herford, Ethel Watts Mumford Grant, and Addison Mizner is a collection of witty and whimsical aphorisms and observations written in the early 20th century. This compilation highlights the authors' sardonic view of human nature and society, offering a lighthearted yet profound commentary on various aspects of life, such as love, relationships, and everyday dilemmas. The book encapsulates the essence of cynicism, presenting humorous yet insightful reflections that resonate across time. The content of "The Complete Cynic" is organized into several thematic sections, each filled with clever maxims and proverbial insights that blend humor with wisdom. The authors employ a playful tone to address diverse topics, including the complexities of love, the absurdities of social conventions, and the paradoxes of human behavior. For instance, through phrases like "A rich man can get the eye of the beadle" and "Marriage is the root of all evil," they humorously critique societal norms and relationships. Overall, this book not only entertains but also provokes thought, making it an engaging read for anyone who appreciates literary wit and cynicism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Herford, Oliver, 1863-1935
Author: Grant, Ethel Watts Mumford, 1878-1940
Author: Mizner, Addison, 1872-1933
EBook No.: 44989
Published: Feb 24, 2014
Downloads: 70
Language: English
Subject: Epigrams, English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.