Neither Here Nor There by Oliver Herford
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| Author | Herford, Oliver, 1863-1935 |
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| Title | Neither Here Nor There |
| Note | Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | The secret -- Our leisure class -- Concerning revolving doors -- Bolshevism for babies -- The tutti-frutti tree -- Those bill boards -- The lure of the "ad" -- Look before she leaps -- The low cost of cabbing -- The great match box mystery -- Are cats people? -- Mlle. Fauteuil -- Money and fireflies -- Concerning the trouser-crease -- An old-fashioned heaven -- Another lost art -- Mr. Chesterton and the soliloquy -- Bunk -- The cost of a pyramid -- Waltzing mice and dancing men -- The hobgoblin -- The voice of the pussy-willow -- Pernicious peaches -- Second childhood's happy hour -- Pity the poor guest of honour -- A new Monroe doctrine -- Do cats come back? -- The ruthlessness of Mr. Cobb -- My lake -- The hundredth amendment -- Say it with asterisks. |
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| Summary | "Neither Here Nor There" by Oliver Herford is a humorous collection of essays and observations written in the early 20th century. The work offers a satirical commentary on societal norms, manners, and a variety of quirky topics, such as cats and the concept of leisure in America. Through wit and whimsy, Herford pokes fun at eccentricities and the foibles of contemporary life. At the start of the text, the author introduces a playful and irreverent tone, showcasing his ability to blend humor with keen observations. The opening chapters present a range of amusing scenarios, from Eve's boredom and her lighthearted exchange with the Serpent, to reflections on the American leisure class, illustrating both societal critique and whimsy. Herford's writing is charmingly engaging, inviting readers into a world where lightheartedness reigns and the absurdities of everyday life are explored with both humor and insight. Overall, the beginning of "Neither Here Nor There" sets the stage for a delightful exploration of frivolity in human behavior. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American wit and humor |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 56165 |
| Release Date | Dec 11, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 61 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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