"Ladies and Gentlemen" by Irvin S. Cobb is a compilation of entertaining stories primarily set in the South during the late 1920s era. The book vividly portrays the traditions, personalities, and humorous situations encountered in Southern life, especially noted during memorable happenings like the yearly Confederate veterans' reunion. Cobb uses various characters to emphasize the charm and unique qualities inherent in his subjects, offering a view of the South's cultural and historical context. The collection starts at a lively reunion, with an emphasis on the old veterans and the many women present. Readers are introduced to Nathan Braswell, a tired but spirited elderly Confederate soldier, as he uses the help of a Boy Scout while maneuvering the confusing reunion. Through Braswell's struggles with the chaos and exhaustion, the story shows nostalgic memories of the past, highlighting themes such as the South's customs, generational interactions, and the effects of time passing.
Ladies and Gentlemen
By Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury) Cobb
Amidst the chaos of a Confederate veterans' reunion in the South, an old soldier and a Boy Scout navigate life with the understanding of what the past, present, and future holds.
Summary
About the AuthorIrvin Shrewsbury Cobb was an American author, humorist, editor and columnist from Paducah, Kentucky, who relocated to New York in 1904, living there for the remainder of his life. He wrote for the New York World, Joseph Pulitzer's newspaper, as the highest paid staff reporter in the United States.
Irvin Shrewsbury Cobb was an American author, humorist, editor and columnist from Paducah, Kentucky, who relocated to New York in 1904, living there for the remainder of his life. He wrote for the New York World, Joseph Pulitzer's newspaper, as the highest paid staff reporter in the United States.
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