Atlantic Classics, Second Series by Ellery Sedgwick et al.

Atlantic Classics, Second Series

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Title: Atlantic Classics, Second Series

Note: Reading ease score: 64.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Contents: Dogs and men, by H.C. Merwin -- Jungle night, by W. Beebe -- The devil baby at Hull-House, by Jane Addams -- Every man's natural desire to be somebody else, by S.M. Crothers -- The temple's difficult door, by R.M. Gay -- Exile and postman, by Jean K. Mackenzie -- The life of adventure, by E.J. Goodspeed -- An indictment of intercollegiate athletics, by W.T. Foster -- Car-window botany, by Lida F. Baldwin -- Studies in solitude, by Fannie S. Gifford -- The Greek genius, by J.J. Chapman -- In praise of old ladies, by Lucy M. Donnelly -- A memory of old gentlemen, by Sharlot M. Hall -- Viola's lovers, by R.B. Kimball -- Haunted lives, by Laura S. Porter -- The Acropolis and Golgotha, by Anne C.E. Allinson -- The baptizing of the baby, by Elizabeth Taylor -- Biographical notes.

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Summary: "Atlantic Classics, Second Series" by Ellery Sedgwick et al. is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The book compiles thought-provoking essays from various authors, tackling enduring themes and topics that resonate with human experiences. Each piece illustrates the editors’ intent to preserve contemporary expressions in literature while fostering a deeper appreciation for the written word. The beginning of this collection introduces readers to the editor's purpose and the specific content of the series. In the preface, the editor discusses the success of the first series and aims to highlight the value of literature that connects students to the world outside their education. The opening essay, "Dogs and Men" by Henry C. Merwin, reflects on the profound relationship between humans and dogs, arguing for the emotional and moral lessons we can learn from these companions. Through anecdotes and observations, Merwin emphasizes how dogs can foster empathy and humanity within people, setting a tone of introspection and appreciation for the connections we share with all living beings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contributor: Addams, Jane, 1860-1935

Contributor: Allinson, Anne C. E. (Anne Crosby Emery), 1871-1932

Contributor: Baldwin, Lida F. (Lida Frances), 1855-1938

Contributor: Beebe, William, 1877-1962

Contributor: Chapman, John Jay, 1862-1933

Contributor: Crothers, Samuel McChord, 1857-1927

Contributor: Davis, Fannie Stearns, 1884-

Contributor: Donnelly, Lucy Martin

Contributor: Foster, William Trufant, 1879-1950

Contributor: Gay, Robert M. (Robert Malcolm), 1879-1961

Contributor: Goodspeed, Edgar J. (Edgar Johnson), 1871-1962

Contributor: Hall, Sharlot Mabridth, 1870-1943

Contributor: Kimball, Richard Bowland

Contributor: Mackenzie, Jean Kenyon, 1874-1936

Contributor: Merwin, Henry Childs, 1853-1929

Contributor: Portor, Laura Spencer, 1872-1957

Contributor: Taylor, Elizabeth, 1856-1932

Editor: Sedgwick, Ellery, 1872-1960

EBook No.: 38245

Published: Dec 7, 2011

Downloads: 114

Language: English

Subject: American essays

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.