There's Pippins and Cheese to Come

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Brooks, Charles S. (Charles Stephen), 1878-1934.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"There's Pippins and Cheese to Come" by Charles S. Brooks is a collection of humorous essays written in the early 20th century. Brooks's writing offers a delightful exploration of everyday experiences through a whimsical lens, blending reflection with wit. It hints at themes of nostalgia, food, and the simple pleasures of life, appealing to readers who appreciate a charming narrative style and insightful commentary on human behavior. The opening of the work presents the narrator's amusing thoughts during a midday quest for food in the city. As he strolls through the streets, Brooks vividly describes various dining establishments, showcasing his whimsical observations on food and the people around him. He humorously contrasts the allure of potential dining experiences with the less appealing options available, creating a playful narrative filled with culinary references and amusing anecdotes. This reflective and somewhat nostalgic piece sets the tone for a series of essays likely filled with similar humor and keen observation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

There's pippins and cheese to come

On buying old books

Any stick will do to beat a dog

Roads of morning

The man of Grub Street comes from his garret

Now that spring is here

The friendly genii

Mr. Pepys sits in the pit

To an unknown reader

A plague of all cowards

The asperities of the early British reviewers

The pursuit of fire.

Credits:

Produced by Ted Garvin, Josephine Paolucci and PG Distributed Proofreaders

Notes:

Reading ease score: 79.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2003-11-01