Chimneysmoke

Chimneysmoke is a collection of short stories written by Christopher Morley. The book was first published in 1921 and is considered a classic in American literature. The stories in Chimneysmoke are set in New York City and explore the lives of ordinary people. The characters in the book are diverse and include young lovers, old couples, office workers, and artists. Morley's writing style is witty and engaging, and he has a talent for capturing the nuances of everyday life. The stories in Chimneysmoke are heartwarming, funny, and poignant, and they offer a glimpse into the world of early 20th century New York City. Overall, Chimneysmoke is a charming and timeless collection of stories that will delight readers of all ages.1917. Morley, American editor, author and Rhodes scholar, was one of the founders of the Saturday Review of Literature, of which he was an editor from 1924 to 1940. A prolific author, he wrote more than 50 books. This collection of Morley's poems contains a number that have not previously appeared in book form. But, many of the verses are reprinted from Songs for a Little House, The Rocking Horse, and Hide and Seek and one piece entitled The Eighth Sin. 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.