Ponkapog Papers

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Aldrich, Thomas Bailey, 1836-1907

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Ponkapog Papers" by Thomas Bailey Aldrich is a collection of essays and miscellaneous notes that reflect the author's insights and observations, likely written during the early 20th century. The work seems to delve into various topics, blending humor, critique, and thoughtful considerations on literature, society, and the human experience, all while maintaining a certain unassuming quality that resonates with the quaintness of the titular village, Ponkapog. At the start of this collection, the opening notes reveal Aldrich's unique voice and perspective, which challenges the conventions of writing and observation. He mulls over various subjects, from the peculiarities of human behavior to reflections on literary figures and their quirks. These essays seem to capture the essence of everyday life, infused with Aldrich's wit and keen perception. He offers insights into the nature of creativity, the art of storytelling, and the bittersweet intricacies of existence, all while drawing the reader into a world rich with character and depth, set against the backdrop of historical and social commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Leaves from a note book

Tom Folio

Fleabody and other queer names

A note on 'L'aiglon"

Plot and character

The cruelty of science

Leigh Hunt and Barry Cornwall

Decoration day

Writers and talkers

On early rising

Un poête manqué

The male costume of the period

On a certain affectation

Wishmakers' town

Historical novels

Poor Yorick

The autograph hunter

Robert Herrick.

Credits:

Judith Boss and David Widger

Notes:

Reading ease score: 66.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2006-03-18