Project Gutenberg 2025-02-24 Public domain in the USA. 541 Repplier, Agnes 1855 1950 Books and men $aBoston :$bHoughton, Mifflin and Company, $c1888, pubdate 1899. Reading ease score: 56.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. Children, past and present -- On the benefits of superstition -- What children read -- The decay of sentiment -- Curiosities of criticism -- Some aspects of pessimism -- The Cavalier. The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Books and Men" by Agnes Repplier is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. The work addresses various aspects of literature, education, and the changing nature of childhood, reflecting on how societal attitudes towards children and books have evolved over time. Repplier's insightful commentary weaves together anecdotes, historical references, and critical observations, aiming to engage readers in a deeper understanding of the complexities involved in children's literature and education. The opening of "Books and Men" explores the significant evolution in the treatment and upbringing of children, contrasting past disciplinary measures with modern approaches. Repplier highlights historical examples, such as the rigid and severe educational methods employed by figures like John Wesley and the Edgeworths, to illustrate the harsh realities that children faced. She reflects on how contemporary children are favored in comparison to their predecessors, enjoying liberties that allow for a more vibrant and engaged childhood. Through her exploration of these themes, she sets the stage for a nuanced discussion on literature's role in shaping young minds and the responsibilities adults hold in guiding their developmental journeys. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://archive.org/details/booksandmen00reppiala/page/n5/mode/2up 20230524172749repplier 1888 US en Literature -- History and criticism American essays -- 19th century PS Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Teaching & Education 315332 2025-02-28T22:19:06.607343 text/html 292121 2025-02-24T13:50:15 text/html 496622 2025-02-28T22:19:12.019303 application/epub+zip 493805 2025-02-28T22:19:07.915268 application/epub+zip 242024 2025-02-28T22:19:07.218353 application/epub+zip 716644 2025-02-28T22:19:15.350251 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 696772 2025-02-28T22:19:11.456258 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 279717 2025-02-28T22:19:06.253340 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 259882 2025-02-24T13:50:15 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 14251 2025-02-28T22:19:15.484260 application/rdf+xml 11456 2025-02-28T22:19:07.452268 image/jpeg 2107 2025-02-28T22:19:07.323306 image/jpeg 557500 2025-02-28T22:19:06.643341 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia