Clarence Day

This Simian World (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

The author of Life With Father takes a thoughtful look at the ape-like aspects of humanity and offers witty speculations on a world dominated by other species. This 1920 work features humorous, provocative insights into the nature of the evolutionary pyramid. 10 of Day's Thurberesque black-and-white line illustrations enhance the text.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Dover Publications
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. Juli 2013
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780486149172
• Artikelnr.: 40024106

Autorenporträt

Clarence Day (1874-1935) was an American author and humorist, best remembered for his wry and poignant depictions of his family and American life at the turn of the twentieth century. Born into a well-to-do New York family, Day's experiences and environment greatly influenced his literary works. Chronicling the everyday adventures of his semi-autobiographical counterparts, Day's narratives blend a satirical sharpness with deep affection for his characters. 'This Simian World', one of his notable books, showcases Day's incisive wit and capacity for socio-biological satire, contemplating the development of human society through the lens of evolutionary theory. A precursor to his more famous work, 'Life with Father', this book offers readers a glimpse into the intellectual and literary prowess that would characterize Day's work. While 'This Simian World' might not have achieved the same level of acclaim as 'Life with Father', it remains a testament to Day's unique literary voice, combining humor with an introspective look at humanity's quirks and foibles. His writing style often employed a light touch to broach serious topics, a blend of the comic and the serious that allowed his work to transcend the era in which it was written, achieving a timelessness that continues to resonate.