The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers, Series 3 by R. H. Newell
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"The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers, Series 3" by R. H. Newell is a satirical collection of letters written in the mid-19th century. This work functions as a humorous commentary on the American Civil War, political affairs, and society through the eyes of its fictional correspondent, Orpheus C. Kerr. The letters blend wit and sarcasm to address key figures like President Abraham Lincoln and various societal issues, creating a distinctive voice that reflects
the tumultuous period. The opening of the series sets the tone with its clever use of character perspective and humorous anecdotes. The protagonist, Orpheus C. Kerr, begins by reflecting on the wisdom of President Lincoln, intertwining this with a whimsical story about an inept supporter trying to gain favor with the president. Kerr’s commentary includes his observations on the absurdities of war, political folly, and societal norms, which he portrays through clever narratives and mock-serious prose. This engaging style invites readers to appreciate the absurdities of life during the Civil War era while also contemplating deeper themes of loyalty, identity, and power dynamics in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Newell, R. H. (Robert Henry), 1836-1901 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers, Series 3 |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 31823 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-31823-3 |
| Release Date | Mar 29, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 559 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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