The Sardonic Arm by Maxwell Bodenheim
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"The Sardonic Arm" by Maxwell Bodenheim is a collection of poetry and prose written in the early 20th century. This work reflects the author's critiques of American society, art, and human emotion, illustrating the complexities of life through vivid imagery and philosophical musings. The language and style meld both somber and ironic tones, suggesting a deep inquiry into the human condition in an increasingly mechanized world. Throughout the collection, Bodenheim explores a
variety of themes, from the superficiality of societal norms to the deeper struggles of individual emotional existence. His pieces range from contemplations on the simplicity of nature to complex narratives featuring characters like Captain Simmons and different archetypes of women, such as the stenographer and the housewife. The poems serve as both a critique and a reflection of the period’s artistic movements, revealing a tension between realism and romanticism. By employing metaphors and ironic language, Bodenheim challenges the reader to confront the absurdities and contradictions inherent in life, ultimately offering a sardonic yet reflective lens on the human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bodenheim, Maxwell, 1893-1954 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 23007491 |
| Title | The Sardonic Arm |
| Credits |
Produced by Tim Lindell, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American poetry -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 60114 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-60114-4 |
| Release Date | Aug 17, 2019 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 466 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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