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Points of View

Points of View

Repplier, Agnes

Paperback

PhilosophyLetters & EssaysGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1162646985
ISBN13: 9781162646985
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 246
Weight: 0.74
Height: 0.52 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Points of View by Agnes Repplier is a collection of essays that explores various topics related to literature, history, and philosophy. The book is divided into three parts, with each section containing essays that offer different perspectives on the subject matter.The first part of the book focuses on literature and includes essays that examine the works of famous authors such as Shakespeare, Jane Austen, and Charles Dickens. Repplier offers her unique insights into the themes and characters of these literary classics, providing readers with a deeper understanding of their significance.The second part of the book delves into historical topics, with essays that explore the lives of notable figures such as Napoleon Bonaparte and Mary Queen of Scots. Repplier provides a nuanced view of these historical figures, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses and shedding light on their impact on the world.The final part of the book is dedicated to philosophical topics, with essays that examine the nature of happiness, the value of education, and the role of religion in society. Repplier offers thought-provoking insights into these complex issues, challenging readers to consider their own beliefs and values.Throughout the book, Repplier's writing is engaging and insightful, drawing readers in with her wit and intelligence. Points of View is a must-read for anyone interested in literature, history, or philosophy, offering a fresh perspective on some of the most important topics of our time.1891. Repplier, Philadelphia's foremost woman writer, was an essayist, a biographer, a historian, and a critic. Her works were admired for their simple and pleasing style coupled with wit and wisdom. Contents: A Plea for Humor; English Love-Songs; Books that have Hindered Me; Literary Shibboleths; Fiction in the Pulpit; Pleasure: A Heresy; Esoteric Economy; Scanderbeg; and English Railway Fiction. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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