Are You a Bromide? : The Sulphitic Theory Expounded and Exemplified According to the Most Recent Researches into the Psychology of Boredom, Including Many Well-Known Bromidioms Now in Use

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Burgess, Gelett, 1866-1951

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Are You a Bromide? by Gelett Burgess" is an essay written in the early 20th century, specifically around the year 1906. The book examines the intricate distinctions between two types of people, described as Bromides and Sulphites, drawing upon psychological analysis to discuss perceptions of boredom and originality in society. Burgess's work delves into the characteristics that define these groups, exploring their impact on social interactions and the nature of conversation. In this engaging exploration, Burgess categorizes individuals into the predictable Bromides, who conform to societal norms and think in clichés, and the more dynamic Sulphites, who display spontaneity and independent thought. Through a humorous lens, he provides examples of "Bromidioms"-the trite expressions typical of Bromides-as opposed to the nuanced and insightful responses of Sulphites. The essay serves not only as a social commentary but also as a critique of conformity, ultimately encouraging readers to embrace the expressive diversity of thought and the refreshing quality of original ideas in their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Marvin A. Hodges and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Reading ease score: 62.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2004-01-01