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Original Penny Readings: A Series of Short Sketches
Author | : George Manville Fenn |
Publisher | : Good Press |
Total Pages | : 212 |
Release | : 2021-04-25 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : |
This book takes a look at human nature and society in a very quirky way. The author begins by imagining that people are different grades of clay or china pots or ornaments. He takes the idea of, 'the grass being greener on the other side of the fence,' and runs with it. His look at life is amusing yet very moral.
Christmas Penny Readings Original Sketches for the Season
Author | : George Manville Fenn |
Publisher | : BoD – Books on Demand |
Total Pages | : 200 |
Release | : 2024-01-02 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 9361159208 |
George Manville Fenn "Christmas Penny Readings: Original Sketches for the Season" is a stunning collection of vacation memories that replicate the spirit of Christmas in Victorian England. Fenn's compilation, published in the 19th century, invites readers to take part in the practice of "penny readings," which made affordable literary entertainment available to a massive target audience over the holiday season. The memories in this book take area in opposition to the backdrop of a Victorian Christmas, giving readers a perception into the customs, occasions, and sentiments of the time. Fenn's narrative capabilities convey to lifestyles an extensive variety of characters and settings, each including to the overall joyous atmosphere. From blissful circle of relatives moments to sudden twists, the memories cowl a huge spectrum of feelings and thoughts. "Christmas Penny Readings" is extra than only a vacation birthday party; it also displays Victorian England's society values and traditions. Fenn's narrative is prominent via an aggregate of emotion, wit, and a profound know-how of human nature. The book's specific illustrations depict a mosaic of Christmas activities, making it a timeless addition to the literary records of holiday storytelling.
My Mother was Nuts
Author | : Penny Marshall |
Publisher | : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
Total Pages | : 349 |
Release | : 2012 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 0547892624 |
From her humble roots in the Bronx to Laverne and Shirley and her unlikely ascent in Hollywood, the beloved actor and director tells the story of her incredible life.