| Author |
Baker, Wallace E., -1913 |
| Title |
The Glebe 1913/11 (Vol. 1, No. 2): Diary of a Suicide
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 64.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, René Anderson Benitz, and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Glebe 1913/11 (Vol. 1, No. 2): Diary of a Suicide" by Wallace E. Baker is a literary work written in the early 20th century. This publication takes the form of a diary, chronicling the emotional and mental struggles of its author, a young man grappling with despair and thoughts of suicide. The diary format invites a deeply personal exploration of his internal conflicts, including feelings of loneliness, existential questioning, and the search for identity amidst overwhelming societal pressures. The opening of the diary sets the tone for Baker's journey, revealing his complex emotions as he reflects on his life in early 1912. From mixed feelings of hope and discouragement to the realization of his physical and mental deterioration, he details his day-to-day challenges, including work pressures and the longing for meaningful connection. He expresses a deep desire for change, contemplating his artistic ambitions while confronting the harsh realities of existence. As he fluctuates between moments of clarity and despair, the diary offers a poignant glimpse into his psyche, making it evident that this is a struggle not only with external circumstances but also with profound inner demons. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare
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| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Suicide
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| Subject |
Literature, Modern -- 20th century -- Periodicals
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
49261 |
| Release Date |
Jun 22, 2015 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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