Project Gutenberg 2004-07-22 Public domain in the USA. 286 Thompson, Slason 1849 1935 Eugene Field, a Study in Heredity and Contradictions — Volume 1 Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Eugene Field, a Study in Heredity and Contradictions — Volume 1" by Slason Thompson is a biographical work written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the life of Eugene Field, an American author and poet known for his light-hearted verses and children's poetry, while exploring the significant contrasts and complexities that shaped his character and career, particularly focusing on his familial background and the influence of his father, Roswell M. Field. At the start of the study, Slason Thompson provides an introduction that highlights Eugene Field's desire for a memoir that reflects his whimsical personality rather than a chronological recount of his life events. The author illustrates how Eugene, in his playful and unconventional fashion, encouraged a focus on the fantastical and humorous aspects of life, both in his personal interactions and literary creations. The opening section sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Field’s family lineage, describing his upbringing in a New England Puritan household, and hinting at the contradictions within his character that emerged from his experiences and relationships, particularly with his father, a prominent lawyer. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 63.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Field, Eugene, 1850-1895 Poets, American -- 19th century -- Biography Journalists -- United States -- Biography PS Text Biographies Category: Poetry Category: Biographies Category: American Literature 500193 2025-08-05T17:47:48.963498 text/html 477622 2024-10-28T19:59:54 text/html 675784 2025-08-05T17:47:59.434412 application/epub+zip 685541 2025-08-05T17:47:52.992397 application/epub+zip 261837 2025-08-05T17:47:51.531440 application/epub+zip 983457 2025-08-05T17:48:03.773378 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1025833 2025-08-05T17:47:58.405412 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 596163 2022-08-06T16:36:53.925088 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 458133 2025-08-05T17:47:47.748446 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 438314 2024-10-28T19:59:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16868 2025-08-05T17:48:03.901365 application/rdf+xml 24630 2025-08-05T17:47:52.055405 image/jpeg 4727 2025-08-05T17:47:51.796401 image/jpeg 622932 2025-08-05T17:47:49.071477 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog