LETTERS OF JONATHAN OLDSTYLE, GENT. (Complete Edition) (eBook)

Humorous Essays on the Fashions of the Time and the New York Theater Scene

Washington Irving (Autor)

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2017 | 1. Auflage
96 Seiten
Musaicum Books (Verlag)
978-80-272-3550-6 (ISBN)

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In 'Letters of Jonathan Oldstyle, Gent.', Washington Irving skillfully parodies the writing styles and customs of the early nineteenth-century in America. The book is a collection of letters written by the fictional character Jonathan Oldstyle, covering a wide range of topics such as politics, society, and culture. Through clever wit and satire, Irving captures the essence of the time period and provides a unique look into the social norms and values of that era. The literary style is intricate and detailed, filled with humor and insight that keeps the reader engaged throughout. Irving's use of language and tone creates a vivid picture of the society he is satirizing. Washington Irving, a master of American literature, was known for his skill in blending fiction with historical facts. His keen observation of human behavior and societal norms provided him with the inspiration to create the character of Jonathan Oldstyle and write this captivating book. Recommended to readers interested in American literature, satire, and the historical context of early nineteenth-century America, 'Letters of Jonathan Oldstyle, Gent.' is a must-read for those who appreciate a cleverly written and thought-provoking novel.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 6.12.2017
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Essays / Feuilleton
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Sprach- / Literaturwissenschaft ► Literaturwissenschaft
• Schlagworte: Aging Bachelor • American satire • Author Washington Irving • Charles Dickens • cultural critique • Early 19th Century New York • George Bernard Shaw • Herman Melville • H. G. Wells • historical humor • Jane Austen • Jonathan Swift • literary debut • Manners and Dress Lampoon • Mark Twain • Observational Letters • O. Henry • Oscar Wilde • Pseudonym Jonathan Oldstyle • Walter Scott
• ISBN-10: 80-272-3550-2 / 8027235502
• ISBN-13: 978-80-272-3550-6 / 9788027235506