Project Gutenberg 2004-07-22 Public domain in the USA. 748 Thompson, Slason 1849 1935 Eugene Field, a Study in Heredity and Contradictions — Volume 2 Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Eugene Field, a Study in Heredity and Contradictions — Volume 2" by Slason Thompson is a biographical work written in the early 20th century, likely around the turn of the century. This volume explores the life and character of the American poet and journalist Eugene Field, highlighting his personal relationships, creative processes, and the whimsical nature that defined his renowned poetry and prose. The opening of the text sets the stage by capturing the essence of Field through personal anecdotes and the humor inherent in his friendships. Thompson, Field's close companion and colleague, provides heartfelt recollections that give readers a glimpse into their creative camaraderie and daily life, such as Field's endearing yet often comedic attempts at financial assistance and his affinity for colored inks in his writing. These initial chapters establish a narrative rich with warmth and nostalgia, illustrating Field's character and the dynamics of his relationships while inviting readers to appreciate the artistry and humor that permeate his work. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.4 (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: Biographies Category: American Literature 536118 2025-08-05T17:48:05.904432 text/html 525572 2024-10-28T19:59:58 text/html 984100 2025-08-05T17:48:17.628357 application/epub+zip 993631 2025-08-05T17:48:10.090393 application/epub+zip 271926 2025-08-05T17:48:08.416382 application/epub+zip 1380277 2025-08-05T17:48:22.403315 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1437382 2025-08-05T17:48:16.453343 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 640362 2022-08-06T16:37:10.619704 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 479931 2025-08-05T17:48:04.144411 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 460112 2024-10-28T19:59:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16477 2025-08-05T17:48:22.538294 application/rdf+xml 24676 2025-08-05T17:48:09.027350 image/jpeg 4735 2025-08-05T17:48:08.764341 image/jpeg 930452 2025-08-05T17:48:06.009401 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