| Author |
Herbert, A. P. (Alan Patrick), 1890-1971 |
| Title |
Little rays of moonshine
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| Original Publication |
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, Inc., 1921.
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| Note |
Also published with title: Light articles only.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Note |
"Most of these pieces have appeared in the pages of Punch."
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| Contents |
Wrong numbers -- The genius of Mr. Bradshaw -- Five inches: The great joke -- Reading without tears -- On with the dance -- The autobiography -- The white spat -- The art of drawing -- About bathrooms -- A criminal type -- The art of poetry -- The Book of Jonah -- The mystery of the apple-pie beds -- The grasshopper -- Little bits of London: The Supreme Court. "The Bear Garden." Billingsgate. The bloater show. Bond Street -- The Little Guiggols: The missing star. The lurch. Number seven.
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| Credits |
Alan, Susan E. 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 |
"Little Rays of Moonshine" by A. P. Herbert is a collection of humorous essays and sketches written in the early 20th century. The work appears to blend wit and social commentary, often reflecting on contemporary life in a light-hearted manner. Through various characters and scenarios, Herbert likely explores themes relevant to his time, employing his characteristic satire and clever observations. The opening portion introduces the reader to a whimsical telephone game invented by the narrator, who relays amusing anecdotes about misdialed phone calls and the confusion that follows. The narrator plays pranks by pretending to be someone else on the line, leading unsuspecting callers through a series of humorous and surreal exchanges. This sets the tone for the collection, showcasing Herbert's keen observation of social interactions and the absurdities within everyday situations. Overall, the beginning draws readers in with its playful narrative style and the promise of further comedic exploration in the pieces that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
English wit and humor
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| Subject |
English essays -- 20th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
73390 |
| Release Date |
Apr 13, 2024 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 24, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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