The Edge of the World
The Edge of the World is a collection of short stories by Gelett Burgess. The book includes tales about strange and fantastical creatures, as well as humorous anecdotes about everyday life. Some of the stories are set in exotic locations around the world, while others take place closer to home. Overall, the book is a lighthearted and entertaining read that will appeal to fans of whimsical fiction.
By Gelett Burgess · First published 1905 · Genre: Philosophical Fiction, Social Commentary, Literary Fiction · 1,663 words
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To find the colonial or the provincial more cultured, better educated in life and keenlier cognizant of the world's progress than the ordinary metropolitan, is a common enough paradox. Class for class, the outlander has more energy, greater sapience and a truer zest of intellect than the citizen at the capital. By the outlander is not meant, however, the mere suburban or rural inhabitant, but the dweller at the outpost of civilization, the picket on the edge of the world.
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The Edge of the World is listed on Textopian as an essay by Gelett Burgess, dated 1905 CE.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: Gelett Burgess
- Date: 1905 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Philosophical Fiction, Social Commentary, Literary Fiction, Travel Literature, Cultural Criticism
- Length: 1,663 words
- Structure: 1 section, 13 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Philosophical Fiction — Explores themes of culture, civilization, and the paradox of provincial versus metropolitan life.
- Social Commentary — Analyzes societal structures and the intellectual dynamics between different communities.
- Literary Fiction — Focuses on character development and thematic depth rather than plot-driven narrative.
- Travel Literature — Discusses the experiences and perspectives of those living on the fringes of civilization.
Tags
adventure · fantasy · imagination · exploration · mystery · whimsy · humor · narrative · surrealism · landscape · journey · characters