Life in the 1920s » Literature

Peaches and Daddy – A Roaring Twenties Romance

admin — Wed, 27 May 2009 09:25:03 +0000

On the evening of March 5, 1926, fifty-one year old Manhattan millionaire Edward “Daddy” Browning, waltzed through the doors of the legendary Hotel McAlpin, and into the life of a fifteen year old high school girl named Frances “Peaches” Heenan. Thirty-seven days later, with the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children in close pu... continued here

The Golden Ball

admin — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:06:18 +0000

I used to carry happiness Like a golden ball, I had to walk so timidly For fear I’d let it fall. But someone snatched it from me And threw it to the sky - Now my arms are empty There’s none so brave as I. Elizabeth Hollister Frost Source: The Outlook, May 23 1928 ... continued here

Nathalia Crane Child Poet 1925

admin — Thu, 28 Sep 2006 13:52:52 +0000

A POET AT TWELVE NATHALIA CRANE IS CALLED “the twelve-year-old poet of Brooklyn.” Of course she can’t hold that title long, but her present guaranty is found in two volumes of verse and an election to the British Society of Authors, Playwrights and Composers, of which Thomas Hardy is president. Her first volume, called “The ... continued here

Edith Thomas Woman Poet 1925

admin — Thu, 28 Sep 2006 01:03:58 +0000

WHILE ONE STAR IN THE CONSTELLATION of women poets is rising, as noted elsewhere in this department, another went to its setting. Miss Edith M. Thomas, whose verse appeared on occasions in our poetry page, died September 12 at the age of 71. Miss Thomas had for some years been connected with Harper’s Magazine, and she was active in this emplo... continued here

Thomas Mann – Nobel Prize Winner for Literature 1929

admin — Thu, 10 Aug 2006 11:32:58 +0000

Thomas Mann’s achievements stretch over a quarter of a century. The Macon Telegraph prints a succinct account of Mann’s life, with a few words of comment: “Mann was born in Lubeck, June 6, 1875, and during his school days in a North German gymnasium he did not distinguish himself particularly in scholarship. He was interested, how... continued here

A Short Story from 1929

admin — Thu, 20 Jul 2006 12:01:00 +0000

Reading was a popular past-time and magazines of the twenties are full of short stories. Although radio’s were increasing in popularity they were still expensive and so reading was a common activity. Books sold in large numbers and successfulÂ authors could make a lot of money. Consequently many people aspired to become authors. Their path ... continued here