The Little Review, September 1917 (Vol. 4, No. 5)

A strikingly original set of essays opens a window onto the strange ceremonies hidden in ordinary work and play. The writer casts everyday figures—fishermen, waiters, weary clerks—as theatrical puppets whose rituals become a parody of religion, turning a simple boat ride into a ritual carousel. With a sharp, rhythmic prose that feels both lecture and performance, the pieces invite listeners to watch the hidden choreography of daily life.

The collection weaves together satire, philosophical riffing, and bright literary allusions, moving from the absurdity of a man’s devotion to his soup to the grander echo of classic characters turned into logical statues. The prose rolls forward like a rolling tide, each observation building on the last while keeping the tone lively and inquisitive. For anyone curious about how the mundane can be reframed as a kind of modern worship, this is a provocative, thought‑provoking listening experience.