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Sinner Sermons: A Selection of the Best Paragraphs of E.W. Howe
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ISBN13: 9781025986524
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 68
Weight: 0.24
Height: 0.14 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Sinner Sermons is a compelling collection of aphorisms and biting observations from the pen of E.W. Howe, one of America's most distinctive voices of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Known as The Sage of Potato Hill, Howe was celebrated for his sharp wit and his uncompromising, often cynical, common-sense approach to life, morality, and human nature.
This selection captures the best of his paragraphs-short, punchy insights that skip sentimentality in favor of cold, hard truths about the human condition. Readers will find a treasury of secular wisdom that challenges social conventions and provides a candid look at the foibles of society. Ranging from reflections on industry and success to musings on domestic life and public reputation, these sermons represent the quintessential American tradition of the plainspoken philosopher.
The work serves as a significant artifact of American literary history, offering a window into the skeptical and pragmatic mind of a man who influenced a generation of writers and thinkers. For those interested in American wit and social commentary, Sinner Sermons provides an enduring look at the complexities of the human spirit through a lens of stark honesty.
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