Eugene Field, a Study in Heredity and Contradictions — Volume 1

"Eugene Field, a Study in Heredity and Contradictions — Volume 1" by Slason Thompson is the story of the life of American author and poet, Eugene Field, who was famed for his joyful poems and literature for children. The book explores the contrasts and complicated parts that molded his life and profession. Thompson sheds light on Field's desire for a retelling that captures his whimsical personality instead of a historical order of his life's happenings. Thompson reveals how Field, within his own humorous manner, inspired a spotlight on the fantastical and funny parts of living, from his relationships to his writings. The book prepares for an examination of Field’s familial heritage, recounting his upbringing in a New England Puritan home, suggesting the conflicts within his character because of his relationships, especially with his father, who was a well-known lawyer.