Project Gutenberg 2007-09-21 Public domain in the USA. 113 Bellamy, Edward 1850 1898 The Old Folks' Party 1898 Produced by David Widger "The Old Folks' Party" by Edward Bellamy is a piece of fiction written in the late 19th century. The book presents a unique exploration of age and identity through a comedic lens, following a group of young people who decide to throw an 'old folks' party' where they dress and act as if they are elderly versions of themselves. The playful yet contemplative premise invites readers to reflect on the nature of aging and the disconnect between youth and old age. The storyline revolves around six friends who, inspired by one member's suggestion, plan to impersonate their older selves, complete with costumes and mannerisms that reflect the elderly. As they prepare for the event, they delve into discussions about aging, identity, and how perceptions of self can shift over time. When the party commences, the group's playful acting momentarily transforms into an authentic experience of nostalgia and melancholy as they confront the reality of aging. The culmination of the evening reveals the poignant realization of youth's fleeting nature and the bittersweet aspect of memories, ultimately highlighting a deep sense of empathy and understanding toward the elderly. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Short stories United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction PS Text Category: Humour Category: Novels Category: American Literature Category: Old Age & the Elderly 72760 2025-08-09T12:10:25.810924 text/html 70825 2021-02-24T22:19:12 text/html 93737 2025-08-09T12:10:29.456914 application/epub+zip 92511 2025-08-09T12:10:27.364928 application/epub+zip 92510 2025-08-09T12:10:26.375938 application/epub+zip 174568 2025-08-09T12:10:31.026905 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 167514 2025-08-09T12:10:28.869912 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 146897 2022-09-10T14:48:47.265059 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 60859 2025-08-09T12:10:25.569922 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 60820 2018-03-08T06:26:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 60027 2007-09-21T16:57:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 60018 2007-09-21T16:57:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22475 2025-08-09T12:10:31.147925 application/rdf+xml 11930 2025-08-09T12:10:26.855908 image/jpeg 3402 2025-08-09T12:10:26.614920 image/jpeg 23685 2018-03-19T05:47:52 application/octet-stream application/zip 23578 2007-09-21T16:57:42 application/octet-stream application/zip 25088 2021-02-24T22:19:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 23562 2007-09-21T16:57:42 application/octet-stream application/zip 90408 2025-08-09T12:10:25.817924 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 en.wikipedia