Eclectic School Readings: Stories from Life by Orison Swett Marden
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"Eclectic School Readings: Stories from Life" by Orison Swett Marden is a collection of inspirational stories written during the late 19th century. The book aims to motivate young people by sharing life stories and incidents of notable figures who overcame adversity, displaying themes of ambition, perseverance, and the transformative power of hard work, regardless of one's humble beginnings. The opening portion of the collection introduces the overarching theme of the value of
time and the importance of utilizing the present moment to achieve greatness. Marden emphasizes that today holds the key to one’s future, urging readers to take full advantage of their opportunities. Following this, the story of Henry Clay, famously known as the "Mill Boy of the Slashes," illustrates how a young boy from a poor background aspired to become an orator. Despite facing numerous hardships and societal discouragements, Clay dedicated himself to his dream, ultimately rising to prominence as one of America’s leading statesmen. This setup not only sets the tone for the motivational narratives to follow but also serves to inspire readers that hard work and tenacity can lead to remarkable achievements in life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Marden, Orison Swett, 1848-1924 |
|---|---|
| Title | Eclectic School Readings: Stories from Life |
| Credits |
Produced by Robert Rowe, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. HTML version by Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PE: Language and Literatures: English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Readers |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 4597 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-04597-9 |
| Release Date | Oct 1, 2003 |
| Last Update | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 805 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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