Prejudices by Charles Macomb Flandrau
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"Prejudices" by Charles Macomb Flandrau is a collection of humorous essays and observations written in the early 20th century. The book explores various facets of human behavior, cultural norms, and personal reflections, often through a witty lens. Flandrau's writing offers a light-hearted yet insightful examination of topics ranging from companionship with dogs to societal conventions and the intricacies of human relationships. The opening of "Prejudices" introduces the author's fondness for dogs as
a springboard for exploring broader themes of personal connections and societal expectations. Flandrau reflects candidly on his love for dogs, illustrating how one’s attitude towards these animals can serve as a revealing measure of character. He shares anecdotes about various dogs in his life, emphasizing their distinct personalities and roles in his memories. Through these observations, the reader gains a glimpse into Flandrau's perspective on affection, loyalty, and the often overlooked significance of animals in human lives, setting the stage for a broader commentary on the nature of relationships and societal mores. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Flandrau, Charles Macomb, 1871-1938 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 2021769999 |
| Title | Prejudices |
| Original Publication | United States: D. Appleton and Company, 1911. |
| Note | "These extracts from my notebook originally appeared in The Bellman." |
| Contents | Some dogs -- Little pictures of people -- Wanderlust -- Travel -- Fellow passengers -- Parents and children -- What is education? -- Just a letter -- In the undertaker's shop -- Writers -- "Ann Veronica" -- Holidays -- Servants -- Mrs. White's. |
| Credits | Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American essays -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 70393 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-70393-0 |
| Release Date | Mar 27, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 379 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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