| Author |
Lovecraft, H. P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937 |
| Contributor |
Kleiner, Rheinhart |
| Contributor |
Lockhart, Andrew Francis |
| Contributor |
Long, Frank Belknap, 1903-1994 |
| Title |
Writings in the United Amateur, 1915-1922
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 59.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Contents |
United Amateur Press Association: Exponent of Amateur Journalism -- Department of Public Criticism -- March -- Little Journeys to the Homes of Prominent Amateurs, by Lockhart -- The Teuton's Battle-Song, by Lodbrog -- An Epistle to Rheinhart Kleiner, Esq., Poet-Laureate, and Author of "Another Endless Day" -- The Alchemist -- Ode for July Fourth, 1917 -- News Notes: To M. W. M. -- A Reminiscence of Dr. Samuel Johnson, by Littlewit -- Reports of Officers: President's Message -- Sunset -- Astrophobos, by Phillips -- At the Root -- Department of Literature: The Literature of Rome -- To Alan Seeger -- Theodore Roosevelt -- A Note on Howard P. Lovecraft's Verse, by Kleiner -- Helene Hoffman Cole—Litterateur -- Americanism -- The White Ship -- To Mistress Sophia Simple, Queen of the Cinema, by Theobald -- Literary Composition -- For What Does the United Stand? -- Poetry and the Gods, by Crofts and Paget-Lowe -- Nyarlathotep -- Editorial -- Winifred Virginia Jackson: A "Different" Poetess -- Ex Oblivione, by Phillips -- At the Home of Poe, by Long.
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| Credits |
David Starner, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Writings in the United Amateur, 1915-1922" by H. P. Lovecraft is a collection of essays and articles written during the early 20th century. This work captures the essence of amateur journalism as it thrived in America, showcasing Lovecraft's involvement with the United Amateur Press Association, where he not only contributed his own literary work but also engaged in critiquing the work of others. The collection highlights the communal and educational spirit of amateur journalism, offering insights into the practices and philosophies of this literary form. The opening portion provides a thorough introduction to the United Amateur Press Association, outlining its foundational goals and significant role in promoting literary expression among aspiring writers. It emphasizes the organization's commitment to education and the development of writing skills, serving as a training ground for many professional authors. Lovecraft discusses the importance of fostering a fraternal environment in which amateurs can share their works, receive constructive criticism, and learn from one another through an informal yet intellectually stimulating network. Through his reflections, readers gain an understanding of the unique character of the amateur journalism world during this time, which Lovecraft played an integral part in. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Essays
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| Subject |
Literature -- History and criticism
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| Subject |
Periodicals
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
30637 |
| Release Date |
Dec 9, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Oct 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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