Cutie: A Warm Mamma by Ben Hecht and Maxwell Bodenheim
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"Cutie: A Warm Mamma" by Ben Hecht and Maxwell Bodenheim is a satirical novel written in the early 20th century. The book critiques the prudishness and hypocrisy of societal censors regarding sexual expression in art and literature. It follows the eccentric and comical escapades surrounding the titular character, Cutie, a beguiling young woman, and Herman Pupick, a one-eyed, overly pious censor. The story revolves around Herman Pupick, who, as a devoted censor,
sees sin and immorality in every corner of society. Cutie, with her enchanting charm and bold attitudes, represents a stark contrast to Herman's rigid moral beliefs. Their comedic encounters unfold as Herman becomes irresistibly drawn to Cutie's vivacity, challenging his repressive worldview. As Cutiedances through life unabashedly, Herman's internal struggles with purity and sin intensify, leading to a series of humorous misadventures. The plot culminates in a chaotic confrontation that highlights the absurdities of censorship and societal expectations around sexuality, ultimately painting a vivid picture of 1920s American culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Hecht, Ben, 1894-1964 |
|---|---|
| Author | Bodenheim, Maxwell, 1893-1954 |
| Title | Cutie: A Warm Mamma |
| Original Publication | United States: Boar's Head Books,1924,reprint 1952. |
| Credits | Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Satire |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Reformers -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 67680 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-67680-7 |
| Release Date | Mar 21, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 426 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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