| Author |
Repplier, Agnes, 1855-1950 |
| LoC No. |
16011169
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| Title |
Counter-currents
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| Original Publication |
Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1916.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 56.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Contents |
The cost of modern sentiment -- Our loss of nerve -- Christianity and war -- Women and war -- The repeal of reticence -- Popular education -- The modest immigrant -- Waiting -- Americanism.
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| Credits |
The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Counter-Currents" by Agnes Repplier is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The book delves into various social, political, and cultural commentary, focusing on topics such as modern sentimentality, the implications of war, and the dynamics of gender in society. Repplier examines contemporary issues through a critical lens, often contrasting emotionalism with rationality and long-held traditions. The opening of "Counter-Currents" presents a sharp critique of modern sentiment, suggesting that contemporary emotional responses can cloud judgment and lead to misguided conclusions in both social and political spheres. Repplier discusses the rise of social and philanthropic sentiment, warning against the dangers of excessive emotionalism that can undermine justice and truth. She reflects on how this trend affects perceptions of war and responsibility, illustrated through examples from politics, journalism, and personal anecdotes, highlighting a dichotomy between sentimentality and the realities of human conditions and choices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
American essays -- 20th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71362 |
| Release Date |
Aug 7, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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