Points of friction by Agnes Repplier
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"Points of Friction" by Agnes Repplier is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The book explores various topics ranging from history and its impact on contemporary life to reflections on human nature, social issues, and the literary landscape. Through engaging prose, Repplier engages with themes such as the value of understanding history, the moral complexities of human behavior, and societal progress. The opening of the work begins with
a discussion on the nature of history and its significance in shaping human experience. Repplier references prominent figures and opinions on the subject of history, contending that modern cynicism towards historical events might stem from a fatigue with great emotions and happenings. She advocates for an appreciation of history as an essential teacher that provides insight into human nature and the persistent struggles that shape society. The nuanced exploration of these themes sets the stage for a deeper inquiry into the complexities of history and its relevance for understanding contemporary challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Repplier, Agnes, 1855-1950 |
|---|---|
| Title | Points of friction |
| Original Publication | Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1920. |
| Contents | Living in history -- Dead authors -- Consolations of the conservative -- The cheerful clan -- The beloved sinner -- The virtuous Victorian -- Woman enthroned -- The strayed prohibitionist -- Money -- Cruelty and humour. |
| Credits | The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 57.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American essays -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 72490 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-72490-4 |
| Release Date | Dec 23, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 459 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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