Something Else Again
Exploring Humor, Insight, and Society in Early 20th-Century AmericaBy Franklin P. Adams
Length1h 30m
About this audiobook
In "Something Else Again," Franklin P. Adams crafts a compelling tableau of early 20th-century American life through a series of witty essays and reflections. Characterized by his signature humor and keen observations, Adams navigates topics ranging from politics to popular culture, offering readers a mirror into the society of his time. The book'Äôs literary style is marked by its conversational tone and incisive satire, immersing readers in a world of nostalgia while evoking a critical perspective on the era'Äôs moral and social dilemmas. Franklin P. Adams, a prominent journalist and member of New York'Äôs famed Algonquin Round Table, was deeply embedded in the literary and cultural currents of his time. His experiences'Äîranging from his work at major newspapers to his associations with iconic figures of the literary world'Äîshaped his nuanced perspective and humor. "Something Else Again" is not just a collection of essays; it reflects Adams'Äôs grappling with the absurdities of an evolving society and his artistry in illuminating those contradictions. Readers seeking a blend of humor, insight, and historical context will find in "Something Else Again" a rewarding exploration of Americana. Adams's sharp wit and eloquent prose make this book an essential read for anyone interested in the interplay between literature and society, enriching our understanding of the cultural narratives of the early 20th century.
Audiobook details
GenreHumor
Length1 hr 30 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 24, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Bon Voyage—and Vice Versa: Propertius: Elegy VIII, Part 1
2Fragment
3On the Uses of Adversity
4After Hearing "Robin Hood"
5Maud Muller Mutatur
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6The Carlyles
7FROM OUR OWN "PUNCH"
8FROM OUR OWN "MISSIONARY HERALD"
9FROM OUR OWN "NEW YORK SUN"
10FROM OUR OWN "CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR"
11If Amy Lowell Had Been James Whitcomb Riley: A DECADE
12If the Advertising Man Had Been Gilbert
13If the Advertising Man Had Been Praed, or Locker
14Georgie Porgie
15On First Looking into Bee Palmer's Shoulders: WITH BOWS TO KEATS AND KEITH'S
16To a Vers Librist
17How Do You Tackle Your Work?
18Recuerdo
19On Tradition: LINES PROVOKED BY HEARING A YOUNG MAN WHISTLING
20Unshackled Thoughts on Chivalry, Romance, Adventure, Etc.
21Results Ridiculous
22"PARADISE LOST": "THE RIME OF THE ANCIENT MARINER"
23Regarding (1) the U. S. and (2) New York
24Broadmindedness
25The Jazzy Bard
26Lines on and from "Bartlett's Familiar Quotations"
27Thoughts in a Far Country
28When You Meet a Man from Your Own Home Town
29The Shepherd's Resolution
30"It Was a Famous Victory": (1944)
31On Profiteering
32Despite
33The Return of the Soldier
34"I Remember, I Remember"
35The Higher Education
36War and Peace
37Fifty-Fifty
38"So Shines a Good Deed in a Naughty World"
39Vain Words
40On the Importance of Being Earnest
41It Happens in the B. R. Families: WITH THE CUSTOMARY OBEISANCES
42Abelard and Heloïse
43Lines Written on the Sunny Side of Frankfort Street
44Fifty-Fifty
45To Myrtilla
46A Psalm of Labouring Life
47Ballade of Ancient Acts
48AFTER HENLEY: L'ENVOI
49To a Prospective Cook
50Variation on a Theme: June 30, 1919.
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