When Winter Comes to Main Street
by OpenStories
Original author: Grant M. Overton
"When Winter Comes to Main Street" by Grant M. Overton is a collection of literary essays written in the early 20th century. The work encompasses discussions and appreciations of prominent authors and their contributions, aiming to celebrate quality literature and introduce readers to a range of notable works. It seems to explore themes of authorship and the literary landscape, providing insights into various writers of the time. The opening of the book sets the tone with Overton's preface, where he acknowledges the influence of successful contemporary novels and expresses his intent to engage readers with literary discussions. He pays homage to influential authors such as Hugh Walpole, encapsulating his life and literary journey, and hints at the personal reflections that will follow in subsequent chapters. Overton's tone is both conversational and informative, revealing his passion for literature and insightful commentary on the writers he examines, which sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the writers and works that shaped the literary culture of his era.
When Winter Comes to Main Street, by Grant M. Overton. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #27116.
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25 Chapters
- 1.Preface403 words
- 2.Chapter I: The Courage of Hugh Walpole3,214 words
- 3.Chapter II: Half-Smiles and Gestures4,934 words
- 4.Chapter III: Stewart Edward White and Adventure2,289 words
- 5.Chapter IV: Where the Plot Thickens2,213 words
- 6.Chapter V: Rebecca West: an Artist1,570 words
- 7.Chapter VI: Shameless Fun3,141 words
- 8.Chapter VII: The Vitality of Mary Roberts Rinehart2,981 words
- 9.Chapter VIII: They Have Only Themselves to Blame3,318 words
- 10.Chapter IX: Audacious Mr. Bennett3,493 words
- 11.Chapter X: A Chapter for Children3,049 words
- 12.Chapter XI: Cobb's Fourth Dimension4,068 words
- 13.Chapter XII: Places to Go1,984 words
- 14.Chapter XIII: Alias Richard Dehan3,245 words
- 15.Chapter XIV: With Full Directions2,704 words
- 16.Chapter XV: Frank Swinnerton: Analyst of Lovers3,669 words
- 17.Chapter XVI: An Armful of Novels, with Notes on the Novelists6,063 words
- 18.Chapter XVII: The Heterogeneous Magic of Maugham4,431 words
- 19.Chapter XVIII: Books We Live by3,415 words
- 20.Chapter XIX: Robert W. Chambers and the Whole Truth2,420 words
- 21.Chapter XX: Uniquities2,887 words
- 22.Chapter XXI: The Confessions of a Well-Meaning Young Man, Stephen Mckenna2,267 words
- 23.Chapter XXII: Poets and Playwrights3,769 words
- 24.Chapter XXIII: The Bookman Foundation and the Bookman1,002 words
- 25.Epilogue5,327 words