Note for a time capsule by Edward Wellen

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Author Wellen, Edward, 1919-2011
Illustrator Kluga, Richard
Title Note for a time capsule
Original Publication New York, NY: Royal Publications, Inc., 1957.
Note Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Note for a Time Capsule" by Edward Wellen is a speculative essay written in the mid-20th century, specifically during the 1950s. This unique work explores the impact of personality and societal trends on cultural tastes and preferences, particularly through the lens of the author's experiences in the realm of audience polling and media influence. Wellen examines how individual opinions can shape broader societal trends and highlights the irony of his own seemingly insignificant role in this vast system. In this engaging reflection, the narrator, a semi-retired CPA living in the New York metropolitan area, describes receiving frequent calls from rating services that gauge public opinion. He theorizes about the reasons behind his unusual prominence in these polls, tying it to the nature of phone numbers and their psychological associations. As he muses on the shifting cultural landscape, Wellen grapples with the complexities of popularity and influence, all while contemplating the absurdity of his newfound status in a world increasingly obsessed with statistical validation of taste. Throughout, there is a blend of humor, self-awareness, and critique of contemporary society, making it an intriguing read for those interested in media and cultural studies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Short stories
Subject New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction
Subject Public opinion polls -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 71869
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Oct 16, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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