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The Collected Works of Ingersoll Lockwood - Enriched edition Exploring societal critique technology and adventure in literary classics - cover

The Collected Works of Ingersoll Lockwood - Enriched edition Exploring societal critique technology and adventure in literary classics

Ingersoll Lockwood

Publisher: Good Press

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Ingersoll Lockwood's "The Collected Works of Ingersoll Lockwood" offers a fascinating array of fantastical literature that straddles the boundary between the whimsical and the prophetic. This tome compiles Lockwood's imaginative narratives, buoyed by a distinctive narrative style that combines elements of fantasy, adventure, and social commentary. With seminal works like "Baron Trump's Marvelous Underground Journey" and "The Travels and Adventures of Little Baron Trump" at its core, Lockwood's prose reflects the late 19th century landscape, rich with the era's optimism and curiosity about technology, exploration, and the human condition. Ingersoll Lockwood, a lawyer turned author, infused his literary endeavors with personal insights into the socio-political climate of his time. His brief but impactful career, characterized by a peculiar blend of satire and earnestness, led him to craft stories that still resonate in contemporary discussions about fate and destiny. Lockwood's experiences and milieu undoubtedly shaped his unique narratives, revealing a creative spirit both playful and profound. Readers seeking a thought-provoking journey through the realms of imagination will find an invaluable treasure in Lockwood's collected works. The enchanting tales, rife with symbolism and allegory, invite reflections on society, identity, and the human experience, making this collection an essential read for fans of fantasy and cultural critique.

In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Available since: 12/09/2023.
Print length: 504 pages.

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