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LoC No.: 04024484
Title: Compromises
Original Publication: Boston: Houghton, Mifflin and Company, 1904.
Note: Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents: The luxury of conversation -- The gayety of life -- The point of view -- Marriage in fiction -- Our belief in books -- The beggar's pouch -- The pilgrim's staff -- A Quaker diary -- French love-songs -- The spinster -- The tourist -- The headsman -- Consecrated to crime -- Allegra.
Credits: The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Compromises" by Agnes Repplier is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The book explores various social and intellectual themes, including the nature of conversation, societal observations, and reflections on literature and human connections. Repplier’s insightful prose invites readers to consider the nuances of everyday life and the subtleties of human interactions. The opening of "Compromises" establishes the author's perspective on contemporary social interactions, particularly emphasizing the art of conversation. Repplier critiques the perceived decline in conversational quality, lamenting over the nostalgia for a past filled with witty exchanges. She argues that meaningful dialogue is vital for personal connection and cultural development, asserting that it doesn’t solely depend on a few talented speakers but also on the collective engagement of those involved. As she introduces her themes, the tone strikes a balance of humor and introspection, setting the stage for deeper explorations of societal norms throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Repplier, Agnes, 1855-1950
EBook No.: 73041
Published: Feb 26, 2024
Downloads: 88
Language: English
Subject: American essays -- 20th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 04024484
Title: Compromises
Original Publication: Boston: Houghton, Mifflin and Company, 1904.
Note: Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents: The luxury of conversation -- The gayety of life -- The point of view -- Marriage in fiction -- Our belief in books -- The beggar's pouch -- The pilgrim's staff -- A Quaker diary -- French love-songs -- The spinster -- The tourist -- The headsman -- Consecrated to crime -- Allegra.
Credits: The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Compromises" by Agnes Repplier is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The book explores various social and intellectual themes, including the nature of conversation, societal observations, and reflections on literature and human connections. Repplier’s insightful prose invites readers to consider the nuances of everyday life and the subtleties of human interactions. The opening of "Compromises" establishes the author's perspective on contemporary social interactions, particularly emphasizing the art of conversation. Repplier critiques the perceived decline in conversational quality, lamenting over the nostalgia for a past filled with witty exchanges. She argues that meaningful dialogue is vital for personal connection and cultural development, asserting that it doesn’t solely depend on a few talented speakers but also on the collective engagement of those involved. As she introduces her themes, the tone strikes a balance of humor and introspection, setting the stage for deeper explorations of societal norms throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Repplier, Agnes, 1855-1950
EBook No.: 73041
Published: Feb 26, 2024
Downloads: 88
Language: English
Subject: American essays -- 20th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.