Project Gutenberg 2006-03-18 Public domain in the USA. 209 Aldrich, Thomas Bailey 1836 1907 Aldrich, T. B. (Thomas Bailey) Ponkapog Papers Leaves from a note book -- Tom Folio -- Fleabody and other queer names -- A note on 'L'aiglon" -- Plot and character -- The cruelty of science -- Leigh Hunt and Barry Cornwall -- Decoration day -- Writers and talkers -- On early rising -- Un poête manqué -- The male costume of the period -- On a certain affectation -- Wishmakers' town -- Historical novels -- Poor Yorick -- The autograph hunter -- Robert Herrick. Judith Boss and David Widger "Ponkapog Papers" by Thomas Bailey Aldrich is a collection of essays and miscellaneous notes that reflect the author's insights and observations, likely written during the early 20th century. The work seems to delve into various topics, blending humor, critique, and thoughtful considerations on literature, society, and the human experience, all while maintaining a certain unassuming quality that resonates with the quaintness of the titular village, Ponkapog. At the start of this collection, the opening notes reveal Aldrich's unique voice and perspective, which challenges the conventions of writing and observation. He mulls over various subjects, from the peculiarities of human behavior to reflections on literary figures and their quirks. These essays seem to capture the essence of everyday life, infused with Aldrich's wit and keen perception. He offers insights into the nature of creativity, the art of storytelling, and the bittersweet intricacies of existence, all while drawing the reader into a world rich with character and depth, set against the backdrop of historical and social commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Essays PS Text Category: Humour Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches 223524 2025-07-01T06:05:26.522594 text/html 228941 2021-07-26T22:42:14 text/html; charset=utf-8 439049 2021-07-26T22:43:05 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 299548 2025-07-01T06:05:29.596585 application/epub+zip 302251 2025-07-01T06:05:27.143556 application/epub+zip 155118 2025-07-01T06:05:26.728572 application/epub+zip 372541 2025-07-01T06:05:31.841555 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 355267 2025-07-01T06:05:29.380558 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 208374 2022-09-01T06:45:51.975520 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 195717 2025-07-01T06:05:26.306711 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 195495 2021-07-26T22:35:37 text/plain; charset=utf-8 81267 2021-07-26T22:42:36 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 18276 2025-07-01T06:05:32.101534 application/rdf+xml 10787 2025-07-01T06:05:26.989594 image/jpeg 1648 2025-07-01T06:05:26.942565 image/jpeg 439340 2025-07-01T06:05:26.544568 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