Author: Irvin Shrewsbury CobbPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description
The Works of Irvin S. Cobb...: Those times and these
Author: Irvin Shrewsbury CobbPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description
Those Times and These
Author: Irvin Shrewsbury CobbPublisher: New York : G. H. Doran
ISBN:
Category : Authors, American
Languages : en
Pages : 422
Book Description
The Works of Irvin S. Cobb
Author: Irvin Shrewsbury CobbThose Times and These
Author: Irvin Shrewsbury CobbPublisher: New York : G. H. Doran
ISBN:
Category : Authors, American
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
The Works of Irvin S. Cobb
Author: Irvin S. CobbPublisher:
ISBN: 9781331259299
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 462
Book Description
Excerpt from The Works of Irvin S. Cobb: Local Color Felix Looms, the well-known author, disappeared - or, rather, he went away - on or about June fifteenth, four years ago. He told his friends, his landlady and his publisher - he had no immediate family - he felt run down and debilitated and he meant to go away for a good long stay. He might try the Orient; then again perhaps he would go to the South Seas. When he came back, which might be in a year or two years or even three, he expected to bring with him the material for a longer and better book than any he had written. Meantime he wanted to cut loose, as he put it, from everything. He intended, he said, to write no letters while he was gone and he expected to receive none. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Those Times and These
Author: Irvin S. CobbPublisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
Experience the changing landscapes of 20th-century America through the eyes of Irvin S. Cobb in "Those Times and These." This collection of short stories captures the essence of American life, highlighting the social customs and challenges of the era. Cobb's witty narratives and keen observations offer readers a delightful glimpse into the past, making this a must-read for fans of classic American literature.
The Works of Irvin S. Cobb
Author: Irvin S. CobbThe Works of Irvin S. Cobb: Back home. [2] The escape of Mr. Trimm. [3] From place to place. [4] Local color. [5] Myself to date. [6] Old Judge Priest. [7] Snake doctor. [8] Speaking of operations. [9] Sundry accounts. [10] Those times and these
![The Works of Irvin S. Cobb: Back home. [2] The escape of Mr. Trimm. [3] From place to place. [4] Local color. [5] Myself to date. [6] Old Judge Priest. [7] Snake doctor. [8] Speaking of operations. [9] Sundry accounts. [10] Those times and these PDF](https://books.google.com/books/content/images/frontcover/VhgTAAAAIAAJ?fife=w80-h100)
Author: Irvin Shrewsbury CobbPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : American fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
Irvin S. Cobb
Author: William E. EllisPublisher: University Press of Kentucky
ISBN: 0813174007
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
This biography of a little-remembered Southern humorist “delivers on its claim that Cobb’s life is emblematic of changes that registered on a larger scale” (Journal of Southern History). “Humor is merely tragedy standing on its head with its pants torn.” ?Irvin S. Cobb Born and raised in Paducah, Kentucky, humorist Irvin S. Cobb (1876–1944) rose from humble beginnings to become one of the early twentieth century’s most celebrated writers. As a staff reporter for the New York World and Saturday Evening Post, he became one of the highest-paid journalists in the United States. He also wrote short stories for noted magazines, published books, and penned scripts for the stage and screen. In Irvin S. Cobb: The Rise and Fall of a Southern Humorist, historian William E. Ellis examines the life of this significant writer. Though a consummate wordsmith and a talented observer of the comical in everyday life, Cobb was a product of the Reconstruction era and the Jim Crow South. As a party to the endemic racism of his time, he often bemoaned the North’s harsh treatment of the South and stereotyped African Americans in his writings. Marred by racist undertones, Cobb’s work has largely slipped into obscurity. Nevertheless, Ellis argues that Cobb’s life and works are worthy of more detailed study, citing his wide-ranging contributions to media culture and his coverage of some of the biggest stories of his day, including on-the-ground reporting during World War I. A valuable resource for students of journalism, American humor, and popular culture, this illuminating biography explores Cobb’s life and his influence on early twentieth-century letters.
"Speaking of Operations--"
Author: Irvin S. CobbPublisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
"Speaking of Operations--" is a satirical novel by author Irvin S. Cobb, as he humorously describes the experiences of patient to undergo an operations. As he says, "For years I have noticed that persons who underwent pruning or remodeling at the hands of a duly qualified surgeon, and survived, like to talk about it afterward. In the event of their not surviving I have no doubt they still liked to talk about it, but in a different locality. Of all the readily available topics for use, whether among friends or among strangers, an operation seems to be the handiest and most dependable..." His topic is inspired by his own experience as he underwent a minor surgical procedure, which he also includes in the book, albeit with a twist of humor to it.