Words for the Wise by T. S. Arthur
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"Words for the Wise" by T. S. Arthur is a collection of moral tales written during the mid-19th century. The book explores various themes of human behavior, ethics, and social issues, with a focus on the consequences of one's actions in society. The opening chapters introduce characters facing dilemmas related to debt, morality, and integrity, illustrating the struggles between self-interest and compassion. At the start of the book, the narrative centers on
the character of Mr. Petron, a wealthy merchant, who reflects on the honesty of a struggling tailor named Moale, whom he once believed to be dishonest due to his debts. Through a conversation with a friend, Petron begins to grasp the burdens of poverty and debt on individuals like Moale, recognizing the harshness of placing additional financial demands on those who are already suffering. This opening sets the stage for further stories that delve into moral questions and the societal expectations surrounding wealth, responsibility, and personal integrity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Arthur, T. S. (Timothy Shay), 1809-1885 |
|---|---|
| Title | Words for the Wise |
| Contents | The poor debtor -- The Sunday Christian -- I knew how it would be -- Jacob Jones; or, the man who couldn't get along in the world -- Starting a newspaper: an experience of Mr. John Jones -- The way of transgressors -- Just going to do it -- Making haste to be rich -- Let her pout it out -- A fine, generous fellow -- Taking it for granted -- Love and law. |
| Credits | Produced by Charles Aldarondo. HTML version by Al Haines. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 4618 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-04618-1 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 2003 |
| Last Update | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 506 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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