Despotism and Democracy: A Study in Washington Society and Politics by Seawell
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| Author | Seawell, Molly Elliot, 1860-1916 |
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| LoC No. | 03013824 |
| Title | Despotism and Democracy: A Study in Washington Society and Politics |
| Original Publication | United States: McClure, Phillips and Company,1908. |
| Note | Attributed to Molly Elliot Seawell. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | D A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Summary | "Despotism and Democracy: A Study in Washington Society and Politics" by Seawell is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the political and social intricacies of Washington, D.C., exploring the dynamics between different characters within the political sphere, particularly through the experiences of Geoffrey Thorndyke and Julian Crane. The themes of ambition, power dynamics, and societal expectations are likely central to the narrative. The opening of the book introduces us to two key characters, Thorndyke and Crane, as they engage in a conversation that signifies their differing perspectives on politics and ambition. Thorndyke, a seasoned member of Congress, reflects on the nature of political life and the limitations imposed by their respective bosses, while Crane, filled with youthful ambition, contemplates his recent political promotions. The setting captures the contrasts between Thorndyke's deeper understanding of political realities and Crane's naive enthusiasm for social acceptance and political success, hinting at the complexities of their characters and the unfolding drama of Washington society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Political fiction |
| Subject | Washington (D.C.) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 67721 |
| Release Date | Mar 27, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 53 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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