| Author |
Glass, Montague, 1877-1934 |
| Title |
Worrying Won't Win
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 64.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Potash and Perlmutter discuss the Czar business -- Potash and Perlmutter on soap-boxers and peace fellers -- Potash and Perlmutter on financing the war -- Potash and Perlmutter on Bernstorff's expense account -- Potash and Perlmutter discuss on the front page and off -- Potash and Perlmutter on Hooverizing the overhead -- Potash and Perlmutter on foreign affairs -- Potash and Perlmutter on Lordnorthcliffing versus Colonelhousing -- Potash and Perlmutter on national music and national currency -- Potash and Perlmutter on revolutionizing the revolution business -- Potash and Perlmutter discuss the sugar question -- Potash and Perlmutter discuss how to put the spurt in the expert -- Potash and Perlmutter on being an optician and looking on the bright side -- The liquor question: shall it be dry or extra dry? -- Potash and Perlmutter on peace with victory and without brokers, either -- Potash and Perlmutter on keeping it dark -- Potash and Perlmutter on the peace program, including the added extra feature and the supper turn -- Potash and Perlmutter on the new national holidays -- Mr. Wilson: that's all -- Potash and Perlmutter discuss the grand-opera business -- Potash and Perlmutter discuss the magazine in war-times -- Potash and Perlmutter on saving daylight, coal, and breath -- Potash and Perlmutter discuss why is a play-goer? -- Potash and Perlmutter discuss society: New York, human, and American -- Potash and Perlmutter discuss this here income tax.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"Worrying Won't Win" by Montague Glass is a collection of humorous essays written in the early 20th century, with a focus on the societal and political commentary of its time, particularly during World War I. The book follows the amusing conversations and interactions between two Jewish merchants, Abe Potash and Morris Perlmutter, as they navigate contemporary issues. Through their comedic discussions, Glass explores themes such as politics, war, and societal norms, providing readers with both entertainment and insight. At the start of the narrative, the characters Abe and Morris engage in a witty dialogue about the state of royalty and the recent troubles faced by czars, specifically touching upon the downfall of the Russian czar and the impact of political marriages. They humorously debate the implications of being a czar in modern times compared to previous generations, blending sharp wit with commentary on the changing political landscape. This sets the tone for the book, showcasing Glass's skillful use of humor to address serious matters while inviting readers to consider the absurdity of both historical and contemporary events. (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 |
World War, 1914-1918 -- United States
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| Subject |
World War, 1914-1918 -- Caricatures and cartoons
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
33335 |
| Release Date |
Aug 3, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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