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LoC No.: 12024617
Title: The Dixie Book of Days
Note: "Quotations illustrative of the history and literature of the South."--Preface
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Summary: "The Dixie Book of Days" by Matthew Page Andrews is a collection of literary quotations written in the early 20th century. This work compiles a diverse selection of prose and poetry that reflects the history and culture of the Southern United States, offering insights into events and figures significant to the region. The book aims to provide readers with a deeper understanding of Southern expression and its impact on American literature and history. The opening of the book includes a preface and introduction by the author, outlining the purpose and scope of the collection. Andrews highlights the unique character of Southern writers, who often viewed literary production as a recreational pursuit rather than a professional ambition. The text features various excerpts, including poems and quotes, that commemorate notable dates and figures in Southern history, such as the founding of English colonies and pivotal moments from the Civil War. The initial chapters set the tone for the subsequent reflections on the South, illustrating both its romantic nostalgia and historical significance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Andrews, Matthew Page, 1879-1947
EBook No.: 41474
Published: Nov 24, 2012
Downloads: 239
Language: English
Subject: Quotations, American
Subject: Literary calendars
Subject: Southern States -- Quotations, maxims, etc.
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 12024617
Title: The Dixie Book of Days
Note: "Quotations illustrative of the history and literature of the South."--Preface
Credits:
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive.)
Summary: "The Dixie Book of Days" by Matthew Page Andrews is a collection of literary quotations written in the early 20th century. This work compiles a diverse selection of prose and poetry that reflects the history and culture of the Southern United States, offering insights into events and figures significant to the region. The book aims to provide readers with a deeper understanding of Southern expression and its impact on American literature and history. The opening of the book includes a preface and introduction by the author, outlining the purpose and scope of the collection. Andrews highlights the unique character of Southern writers, who often viewed literary production as a recreational pursuit rather than a professional ambition. The text features various excerpts, including poems and quotes, that commemorate notable dates and figures in Southern history, such as the founding of English colonies and pivotal moments from the Civil War. The initial chapters set the tone for the subsequent reflections on the South, illustrating both its romantic nostalgia and historical significance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Andrews, Matthew Page, 1879-1947
EBook No.: 41474
Published: Nov 24, 2012
Downloads: 239
Language: English
Subject: Quotations, American
Subject: Literary calendars
Subject: Southern States -- Quotations, maxims, etc.
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.