The Palace of Glass and the Gathering of the People: A Book for the Exhibition
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"The Palace of Glass and the Gathering of the People: A Book for the Exhibition" by Rev. John Stoughton is a reflective work likely written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the Great Exhibition of 1851, considering its cultural significance and the artistic, social, and technological achievements of mankind as displayed in the Crystal Palace. This work blends historical commentary with philosophical musings, suggesting deep connections between past and present civilizations.
The opening of the book sets the stage for a rich discussion on the nature of human progress, starting with references to Geoffrey Chaucer, reflecting on the poet's imaginary visions of a glass palace, which foreshadows the real-life construction of the Crystal Palace for the Exhibition. Stoughton establishes a thematic link between Chaucer’s dream-like visions and the realities of 19th-century industrial progress, highlighting that every great achievement first emerged as a dream. The text emphasizes the moral and spiritual implications of the event, proposing that the collective effort of mankind, showcased through the exhibition of artistic and industrial works, serves a higher purpose in the quest for universal harmony and advancement. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Stoughton, John, 1807-1897 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Palace of Glass and the Gathering of the People: A Book for the Exhibition |
| Credits | Transcribed from the 1851 Religious Tract Society edition by David Price. Many thanks to the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Local Studies, for allowing their copy to be used for this transcription |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 45.2 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BR: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity |
| Subject | Crystal Palace (Great Exhibition, 1851, London, England) |
| Subject | Great Exhibition (1851 : London, England) |
| Subject | Progress -- Religious aspects -- Christianity |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 64495 |
| Release Date | Feb 8, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 304 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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