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LoC No.: 21014283
Title: Symptoms of being 35
Alternate Title: Symptoms of being thirty-five
Original Publication: Indianapolis: The Bobbs-Merrill Company, 1921.
Note: Reading ease score: 88.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Carla Foust, Tim Miller and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Symptoms of Being 35" by Ring Lardner is a humorous reflection on aging, particularly focusing on the experiences and thoughts of a man who is reaching the age of 35. Written in the early 20th century, this work takes the form of a comedic essay or monologue, which utilizes conversational language to engage readers. The likely topic revolves around the author's personal observations and insights about life at this age, blending humor with relatable commentary on domesticity, social interactions, and the passage of time. The book explores the character’s realizations about life as he hits this milestone age. Through a series of anecdotes and observations, he humorously contrasts his youthful experiences with the realities of being 35, highlighting the shift in priorities and perceptions regarding home, family, and social obligations. The author muses on themes of mortality, the absurdity of societal expectations, and the humorous struggles that come with aging, such as declining youth and the enjoyment of simple comforts. The narrative is rich with wit and draws readers into a reflection on the absurdity and significance of aging, all while maintaining an entertaining tone that resonates with both younger and older audiences alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Lardner, Ring, 1885-1933
Illustrator: Jacoby, Helen E., 1888-1967
EBook No.: 75571
Published: Mar 9, 2025
Downloads: 1582
Language: English
Subject: American wit and humor
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 21014283
Title: Symptoms of being 35
Alternate Title: Symptoms of being thirty-five
Original Publication: Indianapolis: The Bobbs-Merrill Company, 1921.
Note: Reading ease score: 88.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Carla Foust, Tim Miller and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Symptoms of Being 35" by Ring Lardner is a humorous reflection on aging, particularly focusing on the experiences and thoughts of a man who is reaching the age of 35. Written in the early 20th century, this work takes the form of a comedic essay or monologue, which utilizes conversational language to engage readers. The likely topic revolves around the author's personal observations and insights about life at this age, blending humor with relatable commentary on domesticity, social interactions, and the passage of time. The book explores the character’s realizations about life as he hits this milestone age. Through a series of anecdotes and observations, he humorously contrasts his youthful experiences with the realities of being 35, highlighting the shift in priorities and perceptions regarding home, family, and social obligations. The author muses on themes of mortality, the absurdity of societal expectations, and the humorous struggles that come with aging, such as declining youth and the enjoyment of simple comforts. The narrative is rich with wit and draws readers into a reflection on the absurdity and significance of aging, all while maintaining an entertaining tone that resonates with both younger and older audiences alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Lardner, Ring, 1885-1933
Illustrator: Jacoby, Helen E., 1888-1967
EBook No.: 75571
Published: Mar 9, 2025
Downloads: 1582
Language: English
Subject: American wit and humor
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.