The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers, Series 1

R. H. Newell's "The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers, Series 1" stands as a significant contribution to American literature, blending satire and humor to reveal the absurdities of the Civil War era. Written in an epistolary style, the text captures the fictitious letters of the titular character, Orpheus C. Kerr, who navigates the complexities of life on the battlefield and the home front. Newell's deft use...