Potterism (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162783437)

Potterism is a novel written by Rose Macaulay that was first published in 1920. The book is a satirical commentary on the world of journalism and the impact it has on society. The story takes place in London and revolves around the Potter family, who are wealthy and influential members of society. The Potters are involved in the world of journalism, with the patriarch of the family owning a popular newspaper.The book explores the power of the press and the role it plays in shaping public opinion. It also delves into the themes of politics, religion, and feminism. The main character, a young journalist named Gideon, becomes disillusioned with the world of journalism and the Potter family's influence on it. He sets out to expose the truth behind the Potters' journalism and their manipulation of public opinion.Potterism is a witty and insightful commentary on the media and its impact on society. Macaulay's writing style is sharp and satirical, making for an engaging read. The book is a timeless commentary on the power of the press and the importance of objective journalism.1920. English novelist Macaulay�������s early novels were noted for their wit, urbanity and mild satire. Potterism begins: Johnny and Jane Potter, being twins, went through Oxford together. Johnny came up from Rugby and Jane from Roedean. Johnny was at Balliol and Jane at Somerville. Both, having ambitions for literary careers, took the Honours School of English Language and Literature. They were ordinary enough young people; clever without being brilliant, nice-looking without being handsome, active without being athletic, keen without being earnest, popular without being leaders, openhanded without being generous, as revolutionary, as selfish, and as intellectually snobbish as was proper to their years, and inclined to be jealous one of the other, but linked together by common tastes and by a deep and bitter distaste for their father�������s newspapers, which were many, and for their mother�������s novels, which were more. These were, indeed, not fit for perusal at Somerville and Balliol. The danger had been that Somerville and Balliol, till they knew you well, should not know you knew it. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Rose Dame Macaulay
ISBN-10: 1162783435
ISBN-13: 9781162783437
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 240
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.72lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.51d