The Fly Leaf, No. 2, Vol. 1, January 1896 : A Pamphlet Periodical of the New-the New Man, New Woman, New Ideas, Whimsies and Things

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Various

Contributor:

Harte, Walter Blackburn, 1867-1899

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Fly Leaf, No. 2, Vol. 1, January 1896" by Various is a pamphlet periodical that comes from the late 19th century. Conducted by Walter Blackburn Harte, it features a collection of essays, poems, and whimsical reflections that advocate for new ideas surrounding the "New Man," "New Woman," and evolving societal norms. The content of the publication aims to capture the essence of contemporary thought and literature, infusing them with a youthful and spirited perspective. The issue includes a variety of written pieces touching upon themes of beauty, morality, and the struggle for authenticity in literature against the backdrop of an increasingly commercialized society. It features thought-provoking essays that tackle the nature of literature, independence of thought, and criticism of the mainstream literary scene, while also celebrating the emerging voices of younger writers. The works explore different facets of human experience, from poignant reflections on youth to social commentaries that challenge the status quo, all conveyed with flair and occasionally a sense of satire. Through its articulation of aspirations for a revitalized American literature, "The Fly Leaf" seeks to engage readers with its bold and original notions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by hekula03, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 65.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2020-06-19