"Swingin Round the Cirkle." (eBook)

His Ideas Of Men, Politics, And Things, As Set Forth In / His Letters To The Public Press, During The Year 1866

David Ross Locke (Autor)

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2019
643 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406624226-8 (EAN)

Infos

In "Swingin Round the Cirkle," David Ross Locke crafts a satirical narrative that deftly captures the vividness and absurdity of American life in the 19th century. Employing a distinctive blend of humor and sharp social critique, Locke uses the guise of a fictional circus to explore themes of morality, politics, and the human condition. His prose, rich in regional dialect and playful whimsy, exemplifies the literary tradition of American realism while also drawing upon the comic traditions that parallel the era's burgeoning entertainment forms. As readers journey through this whimsical, yet poignant, tapestry of characters, they are invited to reflect on the circuses of their own lives and society. David Ross Locke, a notable journalist and satirist, was deeply influenced by his experiences in an America rife with political turmoil and social upheaval. His background in journalism, coupled with a penchant for parody, enabled Locke to craft a narrative that is at once entertaining and intellectually provocative. By weaving personal observations with a broader critique of societal norms, he establishes himself as a keen commentator on the zeitgeist of his day. "Swingin Round the Cirkle" is essential reading for anyone interested in the interplay of humor and social criticism in literature. Locke's unique voice invites readers to not only revel in laughter but also engage in deeper reflections on the absurdity of human behavior. This work is a testament to the power of satire as a tool for both entertainment and enlightenment.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 9.12.2019
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Comic / Humor / Manga ► Humor / Satire
• Themenwelt: Recht / Steuern ► Arbeits- / Sozialrecht
• Schlagworte: 1865-1869 • 1870s literature • 19th-century American satire • American author • American Literature • American social issues • Campaign literature • civil war era • Dialect-driven narrative • fictional narrative • Fictional political character • historical political satire • Humor • Humorous journalistic style • Literature General • parody novel • Political Commentary • Political commentary novel • Political satire • Politics and government • Post-Civil War fiction • Presidential Election • Reconstruction era satire • Republican • satirical humor • Social Critique • United States • Vernacular language humor