The Little Review, September 1915 (Vol. 2, No. 6)

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Various

Contributor:

Anderson, Margaret C., 1886-1973

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Little Review, September 1915 (Vol. 2, No. 6)" by Various is a literary magazine published in the early 20th century. This issue features a diverse array of contributions including essays, poetry, and critiques, reflecting the vibrant cultural and intellectual movements of the time. The magazine serves as a platform for exploring contemporary thought on art, literature, and social issues, with notable pieces discussing the consequences of societal norms and the pursuit of authenticity in various forms of expression. At the start of this issue, Margaret C. Anderson, the editor, pens a compelling introductory piece titled "Reversals." This opening delves into a deep critique of modern life, exploring themes of existential despair, societal repression, and the struggle of individuals to find freedom and purpose in an increasingly confining world. Anderson questions the state of humanity, contrasting true vitality with the numbing effects of convention and materialism. Through a series of provocative dichotomies, she paints a portrait of a world where creativity and genuine emotions are suppressed, inviting readers to contemplate the absurdity of their existence within such constraints. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Jens Sadowski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net.This book was produced from images made available by the Modernist Journal Project, Brown and Tulsa Universities.

Notes:

Reading ease score: 70.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2021-10-06