Project Gutenberg 2025-02-21 Public domain in the USA. 197 Galsworthy, John 1867 1933 Sinjohn, John 25007937 Abracadabra & other satires Abracadabra and other satires $aLondon :$bWilliam Heinemann Ltd., $c1924. Abracadabra -- The voice of ***! -- A simple tale -- Ultima Thule -- Studies of extravagance -- For love of beasts -- Reverie of a sportsman -- Grotesques. Emmanuel Ackerman, David E. Brown, Mary Fahnestock-Thomas, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Abracadabra & Other Satires" by John Galsworthy is a collection of satirical writings likely created in the early 20th century. The book explores various themes of society, psychology, and human behavior through a lens of humor and critique. The opening piece, "Abracadabra," introduces us to a character named Minna, an awkward girl in her youth who struggles with shyness and social interaction, eventually transitioning into adulthood with complex experiences that highlight the challenges of life and societal expectations. The beginning of "Abracadabra" sets the stage for a thoughtful exploration of Minna's character, tracing her growth from a shy child to an adult marked by her experiences and relationships. The narrative reflects on her awkwardness, her relationships with peers, and the impact of her marriage on her well-being. As she faces life's trials, the story skillfully contrasts her initial vulnerability with her later emotional resilience, ultimately questioning the nature of reality and the mind's power over perception. Galsworthy's use of satire invites readers to reflect on deeper truths about identity and societal roles, making it a rich starting point for those interested in character-driven explorations of human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 20240207062130galsworthy 1924 GB Reading ease score: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Short stories, English English fiction -- 20th century PR Text Category: Short Stories Category: Humour Category: British Literature 430334 2025-06-30T03:36:05.196937 text/html 405344 2025-02-21T00:19:08 text/html 700765 2025-06-30T03:36:11.416411 application/epub+zip 701379 2025-06-30T03:36:06.677436 application/epub+zip 325189 2025-06-30T03:36:05.802489 application/epub+zip 1195879 2025-06-30T03:36:15.012436 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 915982 2025-06-30T03:36:10.770425 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 397874 2025-06-30T03:36:04.565958 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 377928 2025-02-21T00:19:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16309 2025-06-30T03:36:15.154414 application/rdf+xml 13003 2025-06-30T03:36:06.025446 image/jpeg 2376 2025-06-30T03:36:05.912432 image/jpeg 873287 2025-06-30T03:36:05.244957 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