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  • Women as World Builders: Studies in Modern Feminism

    Empowering Women: Feminist Insights and Social Change

    by Floyd Dell ...
    In "Women as World Builders: Studies in Modern Feminism," Floyd Dell presents a compelling exploration of the role of women in shaping contemporary societal frameworks. Through a series of meticulously crafted essays, Dell employs a dialectical approach that combines literary analysis, historical context, and sociocultural commentary. His prose is characterized by clarity and thoughtful engagement ... Read more

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  • Were You Ever a Child?

    by Floyd Dell ...
    Were You Ever a Child? by Floyd Dell is a reflective and thought-provoking work that examines the nature of childhood and its impact on an individual’s development. In this essay, Dell explores the complex relationships between children and adults, highlighting the misunderstandings and emotional disconnect that often arise between the two groups. Dell argues that adults, with their accumulated ... Read more

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  • Women as World Builders: Studies in Modern Feminism

    by Floyd Dell ...
    In "Women as World Builders: Studies in Modern Feminism," Floyd Dell presents a compelling analysis of women's roles in shaping modern society through a feminist lens. The book intricately weaves literary critique with socio-political analysis, highlighting the transformative impact of female creativity and agency in literature and culture. Dell's incisive prose and accessibility make complex ... Read more

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  • Love in the Machine Age

    A Psychological Study of the Transition from Patriarchal Society

    by Floyd Dell ...
    Series series Psychology Revivals
    First published in 1930, the object of Love in the Machine Age was to popularize a modern and scientific view of behavior, and thereby help people to live happy and successful lives. The author traces in popular language for the time, the break-up of the patriarchal values held by most of society, and points out from the standpoint of modern psychiatric knowledge the inevitable effects upon sexual ... Read more

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  • An unmarried father

    by Floyd Dell ...
    THAT April morning Norman Overbeck drove his father to the station and put him on the early train for Springfield. The elder Overbeck—J. J. Overbeck—was going to argue a case before the supreme court. Norman, his unworthy son, as he felt himself to be, drove on to the office. Parking his car in front of the Overbeck building until he should want it again that afternoon, according to the leisurely ... Read more

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  • Sweet and Twenty

    A Comedy in One Act

    by Floyd Dell ...
    Floyd Dell's "Sweet and Twenty" is a poignant exploration of youth, love, and the existential dilemmas faced by young adults at the dawn of the modern era. Blending lyrical prose with vivid characterizations, Dell crafts a narrative that captures the ephemeral nature of adolescence against the backdrop of societal change in the early 20th century. The novel resonates with themes of self-discovery ... Read more

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  • King Arthur's Socks and Other Village Plays

    by Floyd Dell ...
    The collection includes a series of one-act plays that capture Dell's signature satirical voice. In King Arthur’s Socks, the central theme revolves around romance and its absurdities, as characters grapple with their own desires and societal expectations. The play humorously questions traditional ideas of loyalty and marriage, showing how such concepts can feel out of place in a modern, ... Read more

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  • Were You Ever a Child?

    Journey through Childhood: An Exploration of Innocence, Imagination, and Growing Up

    by Floyd Dell ...
    In "Were You Ever a Child?", Floyd Dell explores the intricate landscapes of childhood through a blend of lyrical prose and sharp socio-political commentary. This semi-autobiographical work draws on Dell'Äôs own experiences growing up in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, capturing the innocence and curiosity of youth while simultaneously critiquing the societal norms that stifle creative ... Read more

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  • The Briary Bush: A Novel

    by Floyd Dell ...
    The Briary Bush is a semi-autobiographical novel that follows the life of its protagonist, often seen as a stand-in for Dell himself, as he navigates the complexities of love, marriage, and parenthood in the modern world. The novel is set against the backdrop of the early 20th-century societal shifts, where traditional ideas about relationships and personal freedom are being questioned.The ... Read more

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  • The Briary Bush: A Novel

    by Floyd Dell ...
    A man named Cyrus Jenks, known as Old Cy, committed suicide last night by hanging himself in the barn. He was a well-known village character, chiefly noted for his intemperate habits. The inquest will be held today. His one good trait was his devotion to his old mother, who died recently. He was her illegitimate child. She was one of the Bensons, who until her disgrace were one of the principal ... Read more

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  • The Briary Bush

    A Novel

    by Floyd Dell ...
    In "The Briary Bush," Floyd Dell crafts a rich tapestry of early 20th-century American life, exploring the complexities of love, ambition, and societal constraints through an incisive realist lens. Set against the backdrop of a small Midwestern town, the narrative unfolds with vivid characterizations and an unflinching examination of human emotions. Dell's prose, marked by its lyricism and keen ... Read more

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  • The Briary Bush

    by Floyd Dell ...
    Floyd Dell was a contemporary of Sinclair Lewis. Dell's previous book, The Moon-Calf was a best seller, following the fortunes of Felix Fay, a young man from an impoverished background who was just burning to be a writer, even though he went about it in a very awkward way. The Briary-Bush follows Felix's fortunes to Chicago where he gets a job on a newspaper, gets married, and writes a play. It's ... Read more

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