Adventures in Journalism by Philip Gibbs
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About this eBook
| Author | Gibbs, Philip, 1877-1962 |
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| LoC No. | 23015850 |
| Title | Adventures in Journalism |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Tim Lindell, Martin Pettit, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) |
| Summary | "Adventures in Journalism" by Philip Gibbs is a memoir detailing the author's experiences as a journalist in the early 20th century. Written in the early 1920s, the work provides an introspective look at the highs and lows of a career in journalism, particularly highlighting the challenging life of a reporter, editor, and war correspondent. Gibbs reflects on the trials and tribulations of the profession, the unpredictability of news reporting, and the colorful array of characters he encountered along the way. The opening of the memoir sets the stage for Gibbs' journey through the world of journalism. He candidly describes the pressures and vulnerabilities faced by reporters, including job insecurity, the relentless demand for fresh news, and the emotional toll of the profession. His narrative is enriched with personal anecdotes, such as his encounters with both high society and the underprivileged, illustrating the diverse tapestry of life that journalists experience. Gibbs emphasizes the thrill of chasing stories, the challenges of maintaining integrity, and the irreplaceable camaraderie among fellow journalists, all while contemplating the paradox of being both an insider and an outsider in the ever-evolving world of news. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Journalists -- Great Britain -- Biography |
| Subject | Gibbs, Philip, 1877-1962 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 65577 |
| Release Date | Jun 9, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 62 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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