Floyd Dell
Floyd James Dell was an American newspaper and magazine editor, literary critic, novelist, playwright, and poet. Dell has been called "one of the most flamboyant, versatile and influential American Men of Letters of the first third of the 20th Century." In Chicago, he was editor of the nationally syndicated Friday Literary Review. As editor and critic, Dell's influence is seen in the work of many major American writers from the first half of the 20th century. A lifelong poet, he was also a best-selling author, as well as a playwright whose hit Broadway comedy, Little Accident (1928), was made into a Hollywood movie.
Sweet and Twenty: A Comedy in One Act
Amidst mistaken assumptions and familial expectations on a country estate, two young hearts unexpectedly discover their true feelings for one another.
By Floyd Dell
Women as World Builders: Studies in Modern Feminism
Discover how remarkable women defied expectations, fought for equality, and redefined society in the early 20th century.
By Floyd Dell
The Briary Bush: A Novel
Longing for change, a young man sets forth to the city, believing he must redefine himself to conquer both lost love and a world of opportunity.
By Floyd Dell
Were You Ever a Child?
Imagine a courtroom where childhood itself puts education on trial, arguing for a system that nurtures the spirit instead of suppressing it.
By Floyd Dell
King Arthur's Socks and Other Village Plays
Celestial observation turns comical as earthly passions clash with divine expectations and young love blossoms amidst societal curiosity.
By Floyd Dell