The Circus, and Other Essays and Fugitive Pieces by Joyce Kilmer
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| Author | Kilmer, Joyce, 1886-1918 |
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| Commentator | Holliday, Robert Cortes, 1880-1947 |
| Title | The Circus, and Other Essays and Fugitive Pieces |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | The circus, and other essays: The circus. The abolition of poets. Noon-hour adventuring. Signs and symbols. The great nickel adventure. The urban chanticleer. Daily traveling. Incongruous New York. In memorium, John Bunny. The day after Christmas -- Fugitive pieces: The ashman. The bear that walks like a man. Absinthe at the Cheshire Cheese. Japanese lacquer. Sappho rediviva. The poetry of Gerard Hopkins. Philosophical tendencies in English literature. Two lectures on English poetry: The ballad, The sonnet. Gilbert K. Chesterton and his poetry. Lionel Johnson, Ernest Dowson, Aubrey Beardsley. Swinburne and Francis Thompson. A note on Thomas Hardy. Madison Julius Cawein. Francis Thompson. John Masefield. William Vaughn Moody. |
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| Summary | "The Circus, and Other Essays and Fugitive Pieces" by Joyce Kilmer is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. This work captures Kilmer's keen observations and reflections on everyday life, art, and the human experience, presenting a blend of humor and insight. Each essay explores various themes, including the circus as a metaphor for life, the significance of faith, and the role of poets in society. The opening of this collection initiates the reader into Kilmer’s unique perspective through a lively examination of the circus. He contrasts its moral and religious values with perceptions from the public, emphasizing how the circus embodies faith and wonder in a mundane world. Kilmer skillfully employs humor and rich imagery to discuss the various characters and spectacles found within the circus, making it a compelling metaphor for everyday adventures and democratizing experiences. This slice of Kilmer’s work sets the tone for the essays to follow, infusing them with a sense of joy in the ordinary amidst wider societal commentaries. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Literature -- History and criticism |
| Subject | American essays |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 39103 |
| Release Date | Mar 10, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated | Mar 11, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 81 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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