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Ptomaine Street
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781022937987
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 76
Weight: 0.26
Height: 0.16 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
A sharp and witty satire, Carolyn Wells's Ptomaine Street delivers a delightful parody of Sinclair Lewis's groundbreaking work. This classic of American literature offers a humorous and insightful commentary on Lewis's writing style and thematic concerns.
Published during Lewis's lifetime, Ptomaine Street stands as a testament to the power of literary criticism through clever imitation. Wells's work playfully engages with the tropes and character archetypes popularized by Lewis, offering readers a unique perspective on his enduring impact. A timeless piece of humorous fiction, Ptomaine Street remains relevant for its sharp wit and enduring observations on American society. This meticulously prepared print edition ensures that this classic satire continues to entertain and provoke thought for years to come.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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