The Observations of Professor Maturin by Clyde Furst
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"The Observations of Professor Maturin" by Clyde Furst is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book features the character Professor Bedelar Maturin, a bachelor and scholar known for his eccentricities and intellectual pursuits. Through the professor and a series of engaging conversations, the book explores themes of gastronomy, travel, and the human experience, inviting readers to reflect on the deeper meanings behind everyday pleasures. At the start of the
novel, the narrator reflects on their familiarity with Professor Maturin, despite never having met him. The narrative then shifts to a scene at the Athenaeum, where the professor passionately discusses his latest interest in gastronomy, offering insights into the cultural and philosophical importance of food. He introduces "The Physiology of Taste" by Brillat-Savarin, asserting that understanding the science of eating enriches life. This introductory portion sets the tone for an exploration of not just food, but also travel and the joys of life through the professor's optimistic lens, creating a foundation for the thematic journey that follows. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Furst, Clyde, 1873-1931 |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Carpenter, William H. (William Henry), 1853-1936 |
| LoC No. | 16007530 |
| Title | The Observations of Professor Maturin |
| Contents | The staff of life -- The Sindbad Society -- Foreign travel at home -- Country life -- Food for thought -- Beside the sea -- Christmas -- The sovran herb -- Men's faces -- Mental hygiene -- The mystery of dress -- Questions at issue -- The fountain of youth -- The Contemporary Fiction Company -- The old doctor -- Breakfasting with Portia -- Summer science -- Measuring the mind -- The Club of the Bachelor Maids -- A small college -- Old town revisited -- The county fair. |
| Credits | David E. Brown and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 53.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American essays |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 65249 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-65249-8 |
| Release Date | May 4, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 509 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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