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Title: The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers, Series 2

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Summary: "The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers, Series 2" by R. H. Newell is a collection of satirical letters written in the mid-19th century. The book humorously chronicles the events and absurdities surrounding the American Civil War through the eyes of its main character, Orpheus C. Kerr, an imaginative correspondent with a keen sense of irony. The focus of the book is on the interplay of military incompetence, societal dynamics, and the peculiarities of war-time life, blending satire with commentary on political and cultural issues of the time. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Orpheus C. Kerr as he navigates the challenges of describing a recent battle while under the constraints of censorship. In a comically convoluted manner, he draws parallels between his experiences and that of an artist trying to fulfill an awkward commission. We also encounter characters from the Mackerel Brigade, including the somewhat self-important General and Captain Villiam Brown, who embody both the bravado and folly of the military exploits. The opening sets a playful and satirical tone that promises a humorous exploration of the absurdities that arise during wartime, as well as the characters' interactions with one another and their vital connection to the conflict naggingly looming in the background. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Newell, R. H. (Robert Henry), 1836-1901

EBook No.: 34754

Published: Dec 26, 2010

Downloads: 244

Language: English

Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers, Series 2

Credits: Produced by Chris Curnow, Henry Gardiner and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers, Series 2" by R. H. Newell is a collection of satirical letters written in the mid-19th century. The book humorously chronicles the events and absurdities surrounding the American Civil War through the eyes of its main character, Orpheus C. Kerr, an imaginative correspondent with a keen sense of irony. The focus of the book is on the interplay of military incompetence, societal dynamics, and the peculiarities of war-time life, blending satire with commentary on political and cultural issues of the time. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Orpheus C. Kerr as he navigates the challenges of describing a recent battle while under the constraints of censorship. In a comically convoluted manner, he draws parallels between his experiences and that of an artist trying to fulfill an awkward commission. We also encounter characters from the Mackerel Brigade, including the somewhat self-important General and Captain Villiam Brown, who embody both the bravado and folly of the military exploits. The opening sets a playful and satirical tone that promises a humorous exploration of the absurdities that arise during wartime, as well as the characters' interactions with one another and their vital connection to the conflict naggingly looming in the background. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Newell, R. H. (Robert Henry), 1836-1901

EBook No.: 34754

Published: Dec 26, 2010

Downloads: 244

Language: English

Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.