Neither Here Nor There

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Neither Here Nor There

by Oliver Herford

EN·~2 hours·33 chapters

Chapters

33 total

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2:01

NEITHER HERE NOR THERE

0:01

THE SECRET

2:43

OUR LEISURE CLASS

2:42

CONCERNING REVOLVING DOORS.

3:30

BOLSHEVISM FOR BABIES

3:03

THE TUTTI-FRUTTI TREE

1:57

THOSE BILL-BOARDS

4:18

THE LURE OF THE “AD”

3:33

LOOK BEFORE SHE LEAPS

3:33
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Description

A lively collection of razor‑sharp sketches, this book roams from the absurdities of fashion to the quirks of everyday culture with a mischievous wit that feels both timeless and freshly pointed. In pieces like “The Secret” and “Bolshevism for Babies,” the author turns familiar myths and modern conveniences into playgrounds for satire, lampooning everything from celebrity worship to the endless chase of new trends. The humor is clever without ever becoming mean‑spirited, inviting listeners to grin at the pretensions that shape our lives while quietly questioning what we truly value.

The essays unfold like a witty conversation with a friend who knows just enough history to toss in a Roman bath or a 16th‑century Italian fable for flavor. Whether riffing on revolving doors, the cost of a pyramid, or the secret habits of fashionistas, each piece feels self‑contained yet part of a larger, delightfully irreverent mosaic. It’s perfect for anyone who enjoys sharp observation wrapped in playful prose.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (122K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

Dec 11, 2017

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Oliver Herford

Oliver Herford

1863–1935

A gifted poet, illustrator, and humorist, Oliver Herford built a career around witty verse, playful drawings, and delightfully offbeat observations. His whimsical books for adults and children remain a charming introduction to early 20th-century American humor.

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