Shandygaff

Shandygaff

Christopher Morley

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2005
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781417935741
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Shandygaff is a book written by Christopher Morley, which is a collection of essays, short stories, and skits. The book is divided into various sections, each of which explores different aspects of life and literature. Morley’s writing style is witty and humorous, and he uses his observations and experiences to provide insights into human nature and the world around us. The essays cover a wide range of topics, from the joys of reading and writing to the quirks of everyday life. The short stories and skits are equally entertaining, and they showcase Morley’s talent for storytelling. Whether you are a fan of literature or just looking for a good laugh, Shandygaff is a delightful read that is sure to entertain and inspire.1918. A number of most agreeable Inquirendoes upon Life and Letters, interspersed with Short Stories and Skits, the whole most Diverting to the Reader. American editor and author. A Rhodes scholar, Morley was one of the founders of the Saturday Review of Literature, of which he was an editor from 1924 to 1940. A prolific author, he wrote more than 50 books. Contents: The Song of Shandygaff; Titles and Dedications; A Question of Plumage; Don Marquis; The Art of Walking; Rupert Brooke; The Man; The Head of the Firm; 17 Heriot Row; Frank Confessions of a Publisher�������s Reader; William McFee; Rhubarb; The Haunting Beauty of Strychnine; Ingo; Housebroken; The Hilarity of Hilaire; A Casual of the Sea; The Last Pipe; Time to Light the Furnace; My Friend; A Poet of Sad Vigils; Trivia; Prefaces; The Skipper; A Friend of FitzGerald; A Venture in Mysticism; An Oxford Landlady; Peacock Pie; The Literary Pawnshop; A Morning in Marathon; The American House of Lords; Cotswold Winds; Clouds; Unhealthy; Confessions of a Smoker; and Hay Febrifuge. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.

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