| Author |
Day, Holman, 1865-1935 |
| Author of introduction, etc. |
Littlefield, Charles E. (Charles Edgar), 1851-1915 |
| LoC No. |
2002328515
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| Title |
Up in Maine: Stories of Yankee Life Told in Verse
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger from page images generously
provided by the Internet Archive
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| Summary |
"Up in Maine: Stories of Yankee Life Told in Verse" by Holman Day is a collection of poetic tales written in the early 20th century. The book captures the essence of life in rural Maine, painting vivid pictures of its characters and their experiences, often infused with humor and wisdom. Through these verses, Day gives voice to various individuals in the community, often reflecting the quirks, struggles, and triumphs of everyday life. The opening of the collection introduces us to the author's perspective and intentions, revealing a blend of personal reflections and observations of Yankee life. In a playful yet sincere tone, Day dedicates the work to his friend and shares his somewhat rough-around-the-edges poetic style, emphasizing themes of resilience, community, and the idiosyncrasies of the people he depicts. Specific poems introduce characters like Uncle Elnathan Shaw, whose endearing antics paint a humorous picture of domestic life, setting a tone that intertwines wit with poignant reflection on the lives of those in Maine. (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 |
Maine -- Poetry
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
55341 |
| Release Date |
Aug 11, 2017 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Aug 20, 2018 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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