Present-Day Essays (Paperback)

Edwin Van B. Knickerbocker

ISBN 10: 1025924274 / ISBN 13: 9781025924274

Published by Tradd Street Press, 2026

About this Item

Paperback. "Present-Day Essays" is a curated collection of early 20th-century prose edited by Edwin Van B. Knickerbocker. This anthology brings together a diverse array of perspectives on the social, cultural, and intellectual life of the 1920s. Covering a broad range of topics-from literary criticism and personal reflections to observations on modern society-the volume offers readers a window into the evolving thought of the era.The selection highlights the art of the essay, showcasing various styles and approaches that defined the genre during a period of significant cultural transition. As a literary resource, "Present-Day Essays" serves as a testament to the vitality of the short-form non-fiction piece, providing insights into the concerns and values of a generation. Whether exploring the nuances of character, the impact of new technologies, or the shifting landscape of American life, these essays remain a valuable record of early modern intellectual discourse for students and lovers of literature alike.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Present-Day Essays (Paperback)
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1025924274
• ISBN 13: 9781025924274
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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"Present-Day Essays" is a curated collection of early 20th-century prose edited by Edwin Van B. Knickerbocker. This anthology brings together a diverse array of perspectives on the social, cultural, and intellectual life of the 1920s. Covering a broad range of topics-from literary criticism and personal reflections to observations on modern society-the volume offers readers a window into the evolving thought of the era.

The selection highlights the art of the essay, showcasing various styles and approaches that defined the genre during a period of significant cultural transition. As a literary resource, "Present-Day Essays" serves as a testament to the vitality of the short-form non-fiction piece, providing insights into the concerns and values of a generation. Whether exploring the nuances of character, the impact of new technologies, or the shifting landscape of American life, these essays remain a valuable record of early modern intellectual discourse for students and lovers of literature alike.

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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

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.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.