| Author |
Warner, Charles Dudley, 1829-1900 |
| Title |
As We Go
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Our president -- The newspaper-made man -- Interesting girls -- Give the men a chance -- The advent of candor -- The American man -- The electric way -- Can a husband open his wife's letters? -- A leisure class -- Weather and character -- Born with an 'ego' -- Juventus mundi -- A beautiful old age -- The attraction of the repulsive -- Giving as a luxury -- Climate and happiness -- The new feminine reserve -- Repose in activity -- Women: Ideal and real -- The art of idleness -- Is there any conversation? -- The tall girl -- The deadly diary -- The whistling girl -- Born old and rich -- The 'old soldier' -- The island of Bimini -- June.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"As We Go" by Charles Dudley Warner is a collection of insightful essays written during the late 19th century, likely reflecting on contemporary social and cultural issues. The book explores themes of individuality, societal roles, and the evolving dynamics between men and women in American society post-Civil War. Warner examines various subjects, ranging from the role of the American presidency to the nature of femininity, often coupled with a critical eye on the societal norms of his time. The opening of the text introduces the essay "Our President," where Warner discusses the significance of American democracy and the unique approach to leadership that contrasts with hereditary privileges found in monarchies. He emphasizes that in America, the focus is on the character and abilities of individuals, not their lineage, and reflects on the ceremonious celebrations surrounding the commemoration of George Washington, positing that Americans have the power to create and dismantle their "royalty." The opening sets a tone for Warner's later essays, indicating a blend of humor and serious sociopolitical commentary that invites readers to consider the implications of societal progress and the role of individuals in shaping their community. (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 |
Essays
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
3107 |
| Release Date |
Dec 5, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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