Drowsy

John Ames MitchellProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 388K words
Chapters: 39

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Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today. Drowsy by John Ames Mitchell. Author: Mitchell, John Ames, 1845-1918. Language: English. Class: PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature. Release Date: Dec 25, 2016

Editor's review

Drowsy is a literary work by John Ames Mitchell (1845–1918), available in Project Gutenberg's free eBook library. Mitchell was an American writer and illustrator active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and his works often carry a light, humorous tone. The book is classified under American and Canadian literature and will appeal to readers interested in American popular fiction of this period. As a public-domain eBook, it is easy to obtain, convenient to read on electronic devices, and serves as a sample of Project Gutenberg's digital publishing output. Note that available information provides only bibliographic and classification details, with no specifics on plot or length; readers should approach the text with an open mind, treating it as a small literary excavation rather than expecting a complete modern introduction. While reading, consider Mitchell's historical context and pay attention to the language style and narrative appeal.

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About the author

John Ames Mitchell Author · American · 1845–1918

John Ames Mitchell (1845–1918) was an American publisher, architect, artist, and novelist. In 1883 he co-founded Life magazine with Andrew Miller and served as its editor, a publication that later earned a place in the history of American humor and illustration. As a writer, he is best known for his satirical novel The Last American; the library holds this work along with its Esperanto translation La lasta Usonano, as well as The Pines of Lory and Drowsy, five titles in total. His fiction often uses absurd imagination and satire to comment on society and reality, showing a clear strand of fantasy and critique. He also helped found the Fresh Air Fund. Public information on the details of his life is limited.