| Author |
Cooper, James Fenimore, 1789-1851 |
| Title |
The Monikins
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 60.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Monikins
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| Credits |
Charles Franks, David Widger and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"The Monikins" by James Fenimore Cooper is a satirical novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative unfolds under the guise of an eccentric philosophical exploration, intertwining social commentary and personal histories. The main character, who appears to be the author himself, delves into his familial lineage as well as the peculiar practices and quirks associated with wealth, class, and human nature. The opening of the book sets the stage with the author’s introduction, detailing how he encountered a manuscript from a character named Viscount Householder while traveling in Switzerland. This encounter leads to Householder's request to publish an extraordinary tale filled with insightful observations about societal norms and motivations. The narrative then shifts to a reflection on the author's ancestry, emphasizing the comedic and often misguided journeys of his forebears through influences of commerce, morality, and relationships. The blend of humor and critique on the human condition is evident as the author approaches the complexities of his lineage, illustrating a society deeply entrenched in materialism and social stratification. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Fantasy fiction
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| Subject |
Satire
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| Subject |
American fiction -- 19th century
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| Subject |
Human behavior -- Humor -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Monkeys -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
4092 |
| Release Date |
May 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Nov 17, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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