Letters Of A Self Made Failure

by Maurice Switzer

""Letters of a Self-Made Failure"" is a book written by Maurice Switzer and published in 1914. The book is a collection of humorous and satirical letters written by the fictional character, Anthony W. Euclid, who considers himself a self-made failure. The letters are addressed to various people and institutions, including the President of the United States, the Secretary of War, and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Through his letters, Euclid shares his views on various topics such as politics, education, and social issues. The book is a witty commentary on the American society of the early 20th century and provides a unique perspective on the struggles of an unsuccessful individual in a competitive world. Overall, ""Letters of a Self-Made Failure"" is a humorous and entertaining read that offers a satirical take on the American Dream and the pursuit of success.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.

180 pages, Paperback

First published June 3, 2013

Reviews

[Kevan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Several years ago, I discovered a very old and ragged copy of this and purchased it to add to my collection of historic books. The premise seemed intriguing enough and the title made me laugh. I finally grabbed it from my bookshelf to read last week and couldn’t put it down! Very witty and creative with a number of pithy insights about employment, money, and society interspersed throughout. All said, it’s a very entertaining book with short chapters full of humor and wisdom — in some ways like some of Ben Franklin’s writings. I’d certainly read again and would recommend.