The Philistine : a periodical for curious persons (Vol. II, No. 6, May 1896)

"The Philistine: a periodical for curious persons (Vol. II, No. 6, May 1896)" by Elbert Hubbard is a literary magazine published in the late 19th century. The publication is a collection of essays, poems, and articles that reflect various themes, including literature, philosophy, and personal reflections. Its likely audiences were those interested in the cultural and literary movements of the time, particularly the Arts and Crafts movement, of which Hubbard was a prominent figure. This particular issue includes a variety of thought-provoking content, such as a poem titled "Ananké" reflecting on themes of martyrdom and reason, an essay titled "By Rule of Three" critiquing the teaching methods at Harvard, and various other pieces that explore love, hope, and literary analysis. Notably, Hubbard's voice is both bold and whimsical as he engages with serious subjects such as the nature of literary genius and education while maintaining a playful tone. Overall, the magazine serves not only as a platform for literary exploration but also as an invitation for curious minds to ponder the deeper aspects of life and art. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Various
Editor Hubbard, Elbert, 1856-1915
Title The Philistine : a periodical for curious persons (Vol. II, No. 6, May 1896)
Original Publication United States: The Society of the Philistines, 1895.
Credits hekula03 and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 72.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class AP: General Works: Periodicals
Subject American literature -- Periodicals
Subject American periodicals
Subject Society of the Philistines (East Aurora, N.Y.) -- Periodicals
Category Text
eBook-No. 70711
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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