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Various
Verschillende
Various, Various
Flower, B. O. (Benjamin Orange)
1858
1918
The Arena, Volume 4, No. 24, November, 1891
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"The Arena, Volume 4, No. 24, November, 1891" by Various is a collection of essays and articles written in the late 19th century. This particular issue features pieces on social and political issues of the day, including critiques of gambling culture in America and discussions on economic policies such as protectionism versus free trade. The opening article addresses the moral implications and societal impact of gambling, using the Louisiana Lottery and Wall Street as focal points for broader commentary on human greed and ethical behavior. The opening of this anthology presents a critical perspective on American gambling culture, particularly focusing on the stark contrasts between local lotteries and high-stakes gambling in Wall Street. It explores the hypocrisy of societal morals, emphasizing how both forms of gambling serve as reflections of human nature, with a rearward glance at the moral failings underlying the ambition and greed rampant in finance. The author illustrates the consequences of such pursuits, suggesting that the lure of wealth leads individuals, particularly young men entering the workforce, into a complex web of ethical dilemmas and societal degradation, ultimately questioning the moral compass of a nation so enthralled by chance and prosperity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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