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The Salamander

A Girl Testing Her Freedom in New York

by Owen Johnson ...

A girl comes to New York with no money and no intention of being anybody's mistress, and lives on the edge of a dozen fortunes. Johnson coined the type in this book and the word salamander - a woman who walks through fire without being burned - was in the newspapers for a decade after. ... Read more

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A girl comes to New York with no money and no intention of being anybody's mistress, and lives on the edge of a dozen fortunes. Johnson coined the type in this book and the word salamander - a woman who walks through fire without being burned - was in the newspapers for a decade after.
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The Coming of the Amazons

A Satiristic Speculation on the Scientific Future of Civilization

by Owen Johnson ...

A satirical speculation in which women take charge of the American republic and run it rather better, or at any rate differently. Johnson wrote it in 1931 with the suffrage a decade old and the joke pointing in several directions at once. ... Read more

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A satirical speculation in which women take charge of the American republic and run it rather better, or at any rate differently. Johnson wrote it in 1931 with the suffrage a decade old and the joke pointing in several directions at once.
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The Woman Gives

A Story of Regeneration

by Owen Johnson ...

A girl arrives in New York to be a model and an artist's subject, and the book follows what the city makes of her and what she makes of herself. Johnson wrote the Lawrenceville school stories that every American boy read, and then this, which is about as far from them as he could get. ... Read more

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A girl arrives in New York to be a model and an artist's subject, and the book follows what the city makes of her and what she makes of herself. Johnson wrote the Lawrenceville school stories that every American boy read, and then this, which is about as far from them as he could get.
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Stover at Yale

Enriched edition. Navigating Academia, Hierarchies, and Growth: A Tale of College Life

by Owen Johnson, Brooke Shepherd ...

In "Stover at Yale," Owen Johnson presents a vivid portrayal of college life at Yale during the early 20th century, blending elements of realism and coming-of-age narratives. The novel follows the journey of the titular character, Stover, as he navigates the complexities of friendship, ambition, and identity in a prestigious academic setting. Johnson's literary style is characterized by rich ... Read more

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In "Stover at Yale," Owen Johnson presents a vivid portrayal of college life at Yale during the early 20th century, blending elements of realism and coming-of-age narratives. The novel follows the journey of the titular character, Stover, as he navigates the complexities of friendship, ambition, and identity in a prestigious academic setting. Johnson's literary style is characterized by rich
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Making Money

by Owen Johnson ...

Toward the close of a pleasant September afternoon, in one of the years when the big stick of President Roosevelt was cudgeling the shoulders of malefactors of great wealth, the feverish home-bound masses which poured into upper Fifth Avenue with the awakening of the electric night were greeted by the strangest of all spectacles which can astound a metropolitan crowd harassed by the din of sounds, ... Read more

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Toward the close of a pleasant September afternoon, in one of the years when the big stick of President Roosevelt was cudgeling the shoulders of malefactors of great wealth, the feverish home-bound masses which poured into upper Fifth Avenue with the awakening of the electric night were greeted by the strangest of all spectacles which can astound a metropolitan crowd harassed by the din of sounds,
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Making Money

by Owen Johnson ...

A very young man, of clean-cut limbs and boyish countenance, absolutely unhurried amidst the press, without a trace of preoccupation, worry, or painful mental concentration, was swinging easily up the Avenue as though he were striding among green fields, head up, shoulders squared like a grenadier, without a care in the world, so visibly delighted at the novelty of gay crowds, of towering ... Read more

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A very young man, of clean-cut limbs and boyish countenance, absolutely unhurried amidst the press, without a trace of preoccupation, worry, or painful mental concentration, was swinging easily up the Avenue as though he were striding among green fields, head up, shoulders squared like a grenadier, without a care in the world, so visibly delighted at the novelty of gay crowds, of towering
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The Wasted Generation

by Owen Johnson ...

Main Characters: The novel centers on a group of young people who represent different facets of the "wasted generation"—those who have been disillusioned by the aftermath of the war and are grappling with their future.Post-War Disillusionment: The story explores themes of disillusionment and the sense of aimlessness experienced by many young people in the wake of World War I. The characters ... Read more

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Main Characters: The novel centers on a group of young people who represent different facets of the "wasted generation"—those who have been disillusioned by the aftermath of the war and are grappling with their future.Post-War Disillusionment: The story explores themes of disillusionment and the sense of aimlessness experienced by many young people in the wake of World War I. The characters
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Skippy Bedelle His Sentimental Progress From the Urchin to the Complete Man of the World

by Owen Johnson ...

"Skippy Bedelle" is a humorous and satirical novel that follows the coming-of-age journey of the titular character, Skippy Bedelle. The story likely traces Skippy's evolution from a mischievous and naive boyhood "urchin" to a more sophisticated and worldly-wise adult. Along the way, Skippy may encounter various challenges, adventures, and romantic entanglements, all of which contribute to his ... Read more

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"Skippy Bedelle" is a humorous and satirical novel that follows the coming-of-age journey of the titular character, Skippy Bedelle. The story likely traces Skippy's evolution from a mischievous and naive boyhood "urchin" to a more sophisticated and worldly-wise adult. Along the way, Skippy may encounter various challenges, adventures, and romantic entanglements, all of which contribute to his
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The Salamander

by Owen Johnson ...

"The Salamander" follows the life and adventures of its protagonist, Doré Baxter, a young woman who navigates the social whirl of New York City. The novel captures her transformation from an innocent and naive girl into a sophisticated and worldly woman, reflecting the societal changes and moral ambiguities of the time.Doré, often referred to as a "salamander" (a term used metaphorically to ... Read more

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"The Salamander" follows the life and adventures of its protagonist, Doré Baxter, a young woman who navigates the social whirl of New York City. The novel captures her transformation from an innocent and naive girl into a sophisticated and worldly woman, reflecting the societal changes and moral ambiguities of the time.Doré, often referred to as a "salamander" (a term used metaphorically to
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Max Fargus

by Owen Johnson ...

"Max Fargus" is a novel by Owen Johnson, an American author best known for his "Lawrenceville Stories" that depicted the life of students at a boarding school. In "Max Fargus," Johnson turns his attention to the world of young professionals and the societal pressures they face.The novel follows the life of Max Fargus, a young and ambitious man navigating the complexities of early 20th-century ... Read more

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"Max Fargus" is a novel by Owen Johnson, an American author best known for his "Lawrenceville Stories" that depicted the life of students at a boarding school. In "Max Fargus," Johnson turns his attention to the world of young professionals and the societal pressures they face.The novel follows the life of Max Fargus, a young and ambitious man navigating the complexities of early 20th-century
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The Varmint

by Owen Johnson ...

"The Varmint" tells the story of a young boy named Jimmie, who becomes known as "The Varmint" due to his mischievous antics and adventurous spirit. The novel follows Jimmie's coming-of-age journey as he navigates the challenges of frontier life, encounters various colorful characters, and learns important lessons about friendship, responsibility, and the value of hard work.Owen Johnson's novel ... Read more

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"The Varmint" tells the story of a young boy named Jimmie, who becomes known as "The Varmint" due to his mischievous antics and adventurous spirit. The novel follows Jimmie's coming-of-age journey as he navigates the challenges of frontier life, encounters various colorful characters, and learns important lessons about friendship, responsibility, and the value of hard work.Owen Johnson's novel
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Stover at Yale

by Owen Johnson ...

The story follows the character of Philip Stover, a young and idealistic student who arrives at Yale with high hopes and ambitions. Stover is a freshman eager to make his mark and navigate the complex social and academic life of college. The novel delves into his experiences and challenges as he tries to fit into the world of Yale, dealing with issues such as friendship, rivalry, and personal ... Read more

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The story follows the character of Philip Stover, a young and idealistic student who arrives at Yale with high hopes and ambitions. Stover is a freshman eager to make his mark and navigate the complex social and academic life of college. The novel delves into his experiences and challenges as he tries to fit into the world of Yale, dealing with issues such as friendship, rivalry, and personal
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