Fanny Fern

Broschiertes Buch

Folly As It Flies; Hit At

Beschreibung

Folly As It Flies is a book written by Fern, Fanny. It is a collection of satirical essays that take aim at various societal norms and behaviors. The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different topic. Some of the topics covered in the book include the role of women in society, the absurdity of fashion trends, and the hypocrisy of politicians. Throughout the book, Fern uses humor and wit to highlight the ridiculousness of these topics and to encourage readers to think critically about the world around them. The title of the book, Folly As It Flies, is a reference to the idea that foolishness and absurdity can appear suddenly and unexpectedly, much like a bird in flight. Overall, Folly As It Flies is a witty and thought-provoking collection of essays that will appeal to anyone who enjoys satire and social commentary.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Autor

Fanny Fern was an American novelist, children's author, humorist, and newspaper columnist from the 1850s until the 1870s. Her appeal has been attributed to a conversational approach and an understanding of what was important to her primarily middle-class female audience. By 1855, Fern was the highest-paid columnist in the United States, earning $100 per week for her New York Ledger column. A collection of her columns released in 1853 sold 70,000 copies in its first year. Her most famous work, the fictional autobiography Ruth Hall (1854), has become a favorite among feminist literary students. Sara Payson Willis was born in Portland, Maine, to Nathaniel Willis, a newspaper proprietor, and Hannah Parker, his wife. She was the sixth of their nine kids. Her older brother, Nathaniel Parker Willis, rose to prominence as a journalist and magazine owner. Richard Storrs Willis, her younger brother, became a musician and music journalist, well known for creating the tune for "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear". Her other siblings included Lucy Douglas (born 1804), Louisa Harris (1807), Julia Dean (1809), Mary Perry (1813), Edward Payson (1816), and Ellen Holmes Willis (1821).

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 356
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Juni 2007
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 21mm
• Gewicht: 578g
• ISBN-13: 9781432632977
• ISBN-10: 1432632973
• Artikelnr.: 22974597