The Monikins by James Fenimore Cooper

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Author Cooper, James Fenimore, 1789-1851
Title The Monikins
Note Reading ease score: 60.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Charles Franks, David Widger and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "The Monikins" by James Fenimore Cooper is a satirical novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative unfolds under the guise of an eccentric philosophical exploration, intertwining social commentary and personal histories. The main character, who appears to be the author himself, delves into his familial lineage as well as the peculiar practices and quirks associated with wealth, class, and human nature. The opening of the book sets the stage with the author’s introduction, detailing how he encountered a manuscript from a character named Viscount Householder while traveling in Switzerland. This encounter leads to Householder's request to publish an extraordinary tale filled with insightful observations about societal norms and motivations. The narrative then shifts to a reflection on the author's ancestry, emphasizing the comedic and often misguided journeys of his forebears through influences of commerce, morality, and relationships. The blend of humor and critique on the human condition is evident as the author approaches the complexities of his lineage, illustrating a society deeply entrenched in materialism and social stratification. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Fantasy fiction
Subject Satire
Subject American fiction -- 19th century
Subject Human behavior -- Humor -- Fiction
Subject Monkeys -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 4092
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Nov 17, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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