Friends in Council — First Series by Sir Arthur Helps

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Author Helps, Arthur, Sir, 1813-1875
Title Friends in Council — First Series
Note Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits This eBook was produced by Les Bowler
Summary "Friends in Council — First Series" by Sir Arthur Helps is a philosophical work presented in the form of essays and discussions, likely written in the mid-19th century. The narrative revolves around the interactions and reflections of a group of intellectual friends—Milverton, Ellesmere, and Dunsford—who engage in deep conversations about various topics, including truth, conformity, greatness, and human nature, reflecting on their lives, experiences, and philosophies. At the start of the book, the narrator expresses his joy at reconnecting with his former pupils, Milverton and Ellesmere, in an intellectual setting after years of solitude. The conversation begins with Milverton presenting an essay on truth, where he explores its complexity and importance in human interactions. The friends discuss the nuances of truth-telling, self-reflection, social relations, and the moral obligations that come with honest communication. As the narrative unfolds, the characters delve into various philosophical essays that provoke thought on broader themes like conformity, despair, and the essence of greatness, all while reflecting on their past and the growth they've experienced as individuals. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Conduct of life
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EBook-No. 7438
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jul 25, 2014
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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