Ars Recte Vivendi; Being Essays Contributed to "The Easy Chair" by Curtis
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About this eBook
| Author | Curtis, George William, 1824-1892 |
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| Title | Ars Recte Vivendi; Being Essays Contributed to "The Easy Chair" |
| Note | Reading ease score: 55.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Contents | Extravagance at college -- Brains and brawn -- Hazing -- The soul of the gentleman -- Theatre manners -- Woman's dress -- Secret societies -- Tobacco and health -- Tobacco and manners -- Duelling -- Newspaper ethics. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "Ars Recte Vivendi; Being Essays Contributed to 'The Easy Chair'" by George William Curtis is a collection of essays likely written in the late 19th century, reflecting on various societal and moral questions relevant to that time. Through engaging prose, the author examines issues such as hygiene, manners, education, and the influence of wealth on character and social interactions, aiming to encourage readers to aspire to higher moral standards in both private and public life. The opening of the work presents a preface that sets the stage for the essays to follow, introduced as a response to concerns voiced by a college professor about the state of modern education and social behavior. The first essay tackles the theme of extravagance in college life, exemplified by the character Young Sardanapalus, who struggles to balance academic pursuits with a lifestyle filled with social engagements and wealth. The narrative contrasts past and present collegiate experiences, highlighting how a class of wealthy students can influence the dynamics of academic integrity and social equity. Curtis's tone suggests a disapproval of this disparity and hints at a call for simplicity and moral clarity among students, making it clear that this collection aims to engage readers in a thoughtful discourse on ethics and the challenges of contemporary life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Conduct of life |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 7445 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Apr 30, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 53 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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