Robert Cortes Holliday

Walking-Stick Papers

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

"Walking-Stick Papers" offers a delightful collection of essays from Robert Cortes Holliday, blending personal anecdotes with keen observations on life and language. This engaging work showcases Holliday's distinctive humor and insightful perspective, making it a cherished piece of American literature. Drawing from memoir and literary collections, the essays explore a variety of topics with wit and charm. Readers will appreciate Holliday's ability to find humor in everyday situations and to express profound truths through lighthearted prose. This meticulously prepared print edition allows a new audience to discover the enduring appeal of these classic essays. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 8mm
• Gewicht: 204g
• ISBN-13: 9781022942486
• ISBN-10: 1022942484
• Artikelnr.: 74109488

Autorenporträt

Robert Cortes Holliday was an American writer, editor, and essayist, born on July 18, 1880, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was known for his witty and insightful prose, often focusing on the nuances of everyday life and the intricacies of social and cultural issues. Holliday's work appeared frequently in prominent magazines and periodicals of the time, and he was particularly recognized for his literary contributions as a well-respected editor. Throughout his career, Holliday wrote a range of essays, short stories, and articles, displaying a keen ability to blend humor with thoughtful observation. His most notable works include Walking-Stick Papers (1918), a collection of essays that offers a charming exploration of everyday topics such as art, culture, and the subtle peculiarities of human behavior. Holliday's writing is marked by a light, engaging style that encourages readers to find beauty and significance in the mundane. Holliday's career as an editor allowed him to interact with some of the most influential writers of his time. He passed away on January 1, 1947, in Manhattan, New York, at the age of 66, leaving behind a legacy of witty, perceptive writing that continues to be appreciated for its thoughtful engagement with the world.