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LoC No.: 21016325

Title: Joseph Hergesheimer, an essay in interpretation

Original Publication: Chicago: The Bookfellows, 1921.

Note: Reading ease score: 51.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Bob Taylor, Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Summary: "Joseph Hergesheimer, an essay in interpretation" by James Branch Cabell is a literary analysis and critique written in the early 20th century. This book delves into the works of Joseph Hergesheimer, exploring the themes, styles, and narrative structures present in his writing. The likely topic focuses on the artistic aspirations and the persistent struggles of Hergesheimer as he sought to convey beauty in his narratives, despite facing significant challenges and a lack of immediate success. In this essay, Cabell reflects on Hergesheimer's long journey of writing before gaining recognition, emphasizing that for fourteen years, Hergesheimer labored without publishing success. Cabell analyzes the recurring themes in Hergesheimer's novels, such as the relentless pursuit of beauty and the often elusive nature of that ideal. He discusses characters marked by their singular desires, revealing how these quests reflect Hergesheimer's own artistic struggles. The essay touches on various novels including "The Lay Anthony," "Mountain Blood," and "Linda Condon," highlighting their intricate narratives and the idea that beauty, while pursued fervently, remains unattainable. Ultimately, Cabell appreciates Hergesheimer's artistry, suggesting that the author's work captures a profound, almost magical quality that resonates with readers beyond the surface-level narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Cabell, James Branch, 1879-1958

EBook No.: 72292

Published: Dec 2, 2023

Downloads: 43

Language: English

Subject: Hergesheimer, Joseph, 1880-1954 -- Criticism and interpretation

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:72292:2 2023-12-02T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Cabell, James Branch en urn:lccn:21016325 1
2024-11-09T23:03:16Z Joseph Hergesheimer, an essay in interpretation

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 21016325

Title: Joseph Hergesheimer, an essay in interpretation

Original Publication: Chicago: The Bookfellows, 1921.

Note: Reading ease score: 51.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Bob Taylor, Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Summary: "Joseph Hergesheimer, an essay in interpretation" by James Branch Cabell is a literary analysis and critique written in the early 20th century. This book delves into the works of Joseph Hergesheimer, exploring the themes, styles, and narrative structures present in his writing. The likely topic focuses on the artistic aspirations and the persistent struggles of Hergesheimer as he sought to convey beauty in his narratives, despite facing significant challenges and a lack of immediate success. In this essay, Cabell reflects on Hergesheimer's long journey of writing before gaining recognition, emphasizing that for fourteen years, Hergesheimer labored without publishing success. Cabell analyzes the recurring themes in Hergesheimer's novels, such as the relentless pursuit of beauty and the often elusive nature of that ideal. He discusses characters marked by their singular desires, revealing how these quests reflect Hergesheimer's own artistic struggles. The essay touches on various novels including "The Lay Anthony," "Mountain Blood," and "Linda Condon," highlighting their intricate narratives and the idea that beauty, while pursued fervently, remains unattainable. Ultimately, Cabell appreciates Hergesheimer's artistry, suggesting that the author's work captures a profound, almost magical quality that resonates with readers beyond the surface-level narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Cabell, James Branch, 1879-1958

EBook No.: 72292

Published: Dec 2, 2023

Downloads: 43

Language: English

Subject: Hergesheimer, Joseph, 1880-1954 -- Criticism and interpretation

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:72292:3 2023-12-02T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Cabell, James Branch en urn:lccn:21016325 1