Many happy returns of the day! by Ellis Parker Butler
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"Many Happy Returns of the Day!" by Ellis Parker Butler is a humorous essay written in the early 20th century. The book reflects on the nature of birthdays and the human tendency to perceive them as reminders of aging and mortality. Butler challenges this viewpoint by emphasizing the joy and significance of celebrating life rather than dwelling on the passage of time. In this lighthearted narrative, Butler shares personal anecdotes and humorous
observations to convey his philosophy on birthdays. He reflects on his own birthday experiences, the societal practices surrounding birthdays, and the widespread negativity associated with aging. Through witty storytelling, he illustrates how some individuals treat their birthdays as gloomy reminders of mortality, while he suggests that they should be viewed as personal celebrations of life filled with gratitude for another year lived. Ultimately, he advocates for a joyful and optimistic approach to birthdays, encouraging readers to view each birthday as an opportunity for joy and reflection rather than despair. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Butler, Ellis Parker, 1869-1937 |
|---|---|
| Title | Many happy returns of the day! |
| Original Publication | United States: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1924, copyright 1925. |
| Credits | Charlene Taylor, Jwala Kumar Sista and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Birthdays |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 70902 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-70902-4 |
| Release Date | Jun 3, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 332 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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