When Winter Comes to Main Street by Grant M. Overton
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"When Winter Comes to Main Street" by Grant M. Overton is a collection of literary essays written in the early 20th century. The work encompasses discussions and appreciations of prominent authors and their contributions, aiming to celebrate quality literature and introduce readers to a range of notable works. It seems to explore themes of authorship and the literary landscape, providing insights into various writers of the time. The opening of the book
sets the tone with Overton's preface, where he acknowledges the influence of successful contemporary novels and expresses his intent to engage readers with literary discussions. He pays homage to influential authors such as Hugh Walpole, encapsulating his life and literary journey, and hints at the personal reflections that will follow in subsequent chapters. Overton's tone is both conversational and informative, revealing his passion for literature and insightful commentary on the writers he examines, which sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the writers and works that shaped the literary culture of his era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Overton, Grant M. (Grant Martin), 1887-1930 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 22023091 |
| Title | When Winter Comes to Main Street |
| Credits | Roger Frank and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | English literature -- 20th century -- History and criticism |
| Subject | American literature -- 20th century -- History and criticism |
| Subject | English-speaking countries -- Intellectual life -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 27116 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-27116-3 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 2008 |
| Last Update | Dec 9, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 942 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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