This Simian World by Clarence Day
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About this eBook
| Author | Day, Clarence, 1874-1935 |
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| Title | This Simian World |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Joyce Noverr |
| Summary | "This Simian World" by Clarence Day Jr. is a satirical and philosophical exploration of humanity's origins and behaviors, written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the evolutionary lineage of humans, comparing our traits and tendencies to those of various animal species, particularly simians. Through wit and keen observation, Day reflects on the absurdities of human civilization while contemplating the possibilities of what could have been if different species had evolved into dominant beings on Earth. In the book, Day presents a dialogue between the narrator and his companion, Potter, as they engage in philosophical musings while observing the crowd on upper Broadway. They contrast human behaviors with those of other animals, examining traits such as curiosity, creativity, social structures, and even flaws like greed and discontentment. The narrative takes a humorous turn as Day imagines a world ruled by different animals, like cats or elephants, and how their civilizations would differ from ours. Ultimately, he highlights humanity's unique blend of intelligence and folly, leaving readers to ponder the implications of our simian heritage and what it truly means to be human in a chaotic and uncertain world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American wit and humor |
| Subject | Evolution (Biology) -- Wit and humor |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 6882 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 31, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 78 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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