The Complete Essays of Charles Dudley Warner by Charles Dudley Warner
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"The Complete Essays of Charles Dudley Warner" by Charles Dudley Warner is a collection of essays written during the late 19th century. The essays explore various aspects of society, culture, fashion, and human behavior, with a humorous and insightful perspective that characterizes Warner's writing style. Topics range from the influence of social customs on individuality to the complexities of modern civilization and the role of women in society. The opening of the
collection sets the stage for Warner's contemplative and often satirical examination of contemporary life. In the initial essay, "Rose and Chrysanthemum," he contrasts the classical symbolism of the rose with the modern preference for the more flamboyant chrysanthemum, suggesting that society's taste has shifted from modest beauty to ostentatious display. Through this metaphor, Warner critiques the superficiality of trends and raises questions about the true nature of beauty and individuality. He deftly illustrates how external appearances can influence character and societal norms, foreshadowing the broader critiques and reflections that will be addressed in subsequent essays throughout the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Warner, Charles Dudley, 1829-1900 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Complete Essays of Charles Dudley Warner |
| Contents | As we were saying -- As we go -- Nine short essays -- Fashions in literature -- The American newspaper -- Certain diversities of American life -- The pilgrim, and the American of today [1892] -- Some causes of the prevailing disconcent -- The education of the negro -- The indeterminate sentence -- Literary copyright -- The relation of literature to life -- "Equality" -- What is your culture to me? -- Modern fiction -- Thoughts suggested by Mr. Froude's "Progress" -- England -- The novel and the common school -- The people for whom Shakespeare wrote. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 52.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Essays |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 3125 |
| Release Date | Oct 11, 2004 |
| Last Update | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 828 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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