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Title: Brief Diversions: Being Tales, Travesties and Epigrams

Note: Reading ease score: 76.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Summary: "Brief Diversions: Being Tales, Travesties and Epigrams" by J. B. Priestley is a collection of literary vignettes that was written in the early 20th century. The book features a variety of short narratives, travesties, and witty epigrams showcasing Priestley's characteristic humor and insight into human nature and society. The collection loosely touches upon themes of love, war, existential musings, and the absurdities of modern life, providing readers with a stimulating and reflective experience. The content of the book is diverse, bringing together a mixture of original tales alongside playful parodies of well-known literary figures. Each piece invites the reader into a unique scenario, such as a god facing modern ridicule, a politician grappling with the absurdities of truth, or a fiddler who leads Death in a dance. Through cleverly crafted narratives, Priestley explores poignant truths about existence, the folly of societal norms, and the intricate dance between death and life, ultimately weaving a tapestry that celebrates the complexities of human thoughts and experiences while often eliciting a chuckle. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Priestley, J. B. (John Boynton), 1894-1984

EBook No.: 49755

Published: Aug 21, 2015

Downloads: 69

Language: English

Subject: English literature -- 20th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: Brief Diversions: Being Tales, Travesties and Epigrams

Note: Reading ease score: 76.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Summary: "Brief Diversions: Being Tales, Travesties and Epigrams" by J. B. Priestley is a collection of literary vignettes that was written in the early 20th century. The book features a variety of short narratives, travesties, and witty epigrams showcasing Priestley's characteristic humor and insight into human nature and society. The collection loosely touches upon themes of love, war, existential musings, and the absurdities of modern life, providing readers with a stimulating and reflective experience. The content of the book is diverse, bringing together a mixture of original tales alongside playful parodies of well-known literary figures. Each piece invites the reader into a unique scenario, such as a god facing modern ridicule, a politician grappling with the absurdities of truth, or a fiddler who leads Death in a dance. Through cleverly crafted narratives, Priestley explores poignant truths about existence, the folly of societal norms, and the intricate dance between death and life, ultimately weaving a tapestry that celebrates the complexities of human thoughts and experiences while often eliciting a chuckle. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Priestley, J. B. (John Boynton), 1894-1984

EBook No.: 49755

Published: Aug 21, 2015

Downloads: 69

Language: English

Subject: English literature -- 20th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.