If, Yes and Perhaps : Four Possibilities and Six Exaggerations with Some Bits of Fact

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hale, Edward Everett, 1822-1909

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"If, Yes and Perhaps" by Edward Everett Hale is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. The work explores various societal themes through allegorical narratives that blend humor with moral reflections on life, fate, and human behavior. Among the characters introduced, Felix Carter stands out as a relatable protagonist, navigating the complexities of his existence and the influence of the Public on his life. The opening of this collection sets the stage for the first story, "The Children of the Public," where we meet Felix and his wife, Fausta. Felix reflects on the financial struggles they face, leading to a humorous yet poignant discussion about necessity and resourcefulness. He conveys insights about working honestly and trusting in the support of the community or "the Public." The narrative further introduces the idea of a "pork-barrel," a metaphor for opportunities provided by society, which Felix believes can be accessed by those who embrace their honest endeavors. This story signals Hale's intention to convey moral lessons through engaging storytelling, inviting readers to consider their connections to societal structures and the value of integrity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

The children of the public

A piece of possible history

The South American editor

The old and the new, face to face

The dot and line alphabet

The last voyage of the Resolute

My double, and how he undid me

The man without a country

The last of the Florida

The skeleton in the closet

Christmas waits in Boston.

Credits:

E-text prepared by David Clarke, Martin Pettit, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from digital material generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (http://www.archive.org/details/americana)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2009-03-21