Local Color by Irvin S. Cobb
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"Local Color" by Irvin S. Cobb is a work of fiction written in the early 20th century. The story opens with the enigmatic disappearance of Felix Looms, an obscure author yearning for material to write an authentic novel on prison life. Taking matters into his own hands, Looms decides to go to prison intentionally, effectively shedding his previous identity as he transforms into James Williams, a petty criminal. The book delves into
the intricacies of human character and the institutions of society, particularly the prison system. The beginning of "Local Color" introduces readers to Felix Looms, who escapes from his mundane existence as a writer in pursuit of first-hand experience with crime and confinement. Shortly after his planned departure, he orchestrates his own arrest for pickpocketing and is sentenced to Sing Sing prison. As he settles into his new life behind bars, Looms grapples with the transformation his character undergoes, from a self-effacing author to a participant in the very world he seeks to critique. The opening chapters set the stage for an exploration of the psychological and social realities of prison life and the stark contrasts between his previous and current identities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Cobb, Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury), 1876-1944 |
|---|---|
| Title | Local Color |
| Contents | Local color -- Field of honor -- The smart aleck -- Blacker than sin -- The eyes of the world -- The Great Auk -- First Corinthians: Chap. XIII, v. 4 -- Enter the villain -- Persona au gratin -- Smooth crossing. |
| Credits |
Produced by David Garcia, David Wilson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Subject | Short stories, American |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 41297 |
| Release Date | Nov 5, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 730 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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