| Editor |
Law, Frederick Houk, 1871-1957 |
| LoC No. |
22009412
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| Title |
Modern Essays and Stories
A book to awaken appreciation of modern prose, and to develop ability and originality in writing
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Andrés V. Galia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Modern Essays and Stories" by Frederick Houk Law is a collection of essays and short stories written in the early 20th century. This work aims to foster an appreciation of modern prose and enhance students' writing abilities through a blend of engaging narratives and instructional material. The essays are characterized by their brief formats, personal expression, and relevance to contemporary interests, making them accessible for young readers. The opening of the collection lays out the purpose of the book and explains the significance of the essay as a form of writing that allows for spontaneous and personal expression. Law discusses the lack of emphasis on essay writing in schools and positions the essay as an important literary genre that transcends mere narration or description. Instead, he emphasizes that essays should explore individual interests and personal reactions to everyday life, ultimately fostering originality and stylistic excellence in students' writing endeavors. The text also promises a variety of essays, ranging from familiar to critical and informational, thus catering to diverse tastes and educational needs. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Short stories
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| Subject |
English essays
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| Subject |
American essays
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
66831 |
| Release Date |
Nov 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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