| Author |
Various |
| Editor |
Anderson, Margaret C., 1886-1973 |
| Title |
The Little Review, October 1914 (Vol. 1, No. 7)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 59.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| 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, http://www.modjourn.org.
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| Summary |
"The Little Review, October 1914 (Vol. 1, No. 7)" by Various is a literary magazine published in the early 20th century. This collection features an array of poems, essays, and editorial content, reflecting the cultural and societal dynamics of the time, particularly around the onset of World War I. The topics range from individualism in society, reflections on the war's impact, critiques of contemporary literature, to expressions of longing and creativity through poetry. The opening of this edition presents a mixture of poetry by notable writers such as Witter Bynner and Amy Lowell, alongside Margaret C. Anderson’s editorial piece advocating for individualism as essential to personal and universal growth. Anderson discusses the role of self-reliance and the triviality of societal norms in light of the chaos of war. She highlights the necessity of an inner life and personal power to overcome societal constraints, setting a tone of introspection and call for higher ideals amidst a turbulent world. This edition also serves as a platform for various literary discussions, showcasing the rich tapestry of literary movements that were emerging during this transformative period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
AP: General Works: Periodicals
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| Subject |
Literature, Modern -- 20th century -- Periodicals
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
64333 |
| Release Date |
Jan 18, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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