Release date is 2024-03-16

The pardoner -- Unseasonable virtues -- An hour with our prejudices -- How to know the fallacies -- The difficulties of the peacemakers -- The land of the large and charitable air -- A community of humorists -- A saint recanonized -- As he sees himself -- A man under enchantment -- The cruelty of good people.

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"The Pardoner's Wallet" by Samuel McChord Crothers is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The work explores various aspects of human nature, often reflecting on societal norms, moral judgments, and the quirks of personal conscience. Through a humorous and satirical lens, Crothers critiques both the rigidity of social conventions and the paradoxes of moral responsibility. The opening of this volume sets the stage for a thoughtful examination of human imperfections through the lens of the character of a medieval pardoner—known for selling indulgences. Crothers critiques the opportunistic nature of such figures, pondering the relationship between moral saturation and the pressures to conform. He calls for a more forgiving attitude toward the everyday moral failings of individuals, suggesting that the burden of moral righteousness can often be overwhelming. As he introduces this complex interplay between human frailty and societal expectations, he creates an inviting space for readers to engage with their own beliefs and biases. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Originally published: New York: Houghton, Mifflin and Company, 1905