The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers, Series 3

In «The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers, Series 3,» R. H. Newell presents a satirical and incisive examination of American society during the Civil War era through the lens of his fictional correspondent, Orpheus C. Kerr. The collection comprises a series of humorous letters that caricature contemporary politics, social mores, and military life, employing a blend of witty prose and playful hyperbole. Newell's literary style mirrors the epistolary form popular in the 19th century, yet it innovatively intertwines comedic elements with pointed social critique, revealing the absurdities of war and the human experience during a... Next