Repplier, Agnes 1855-1950 creator text utu 2023 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Under Dispute" by Agnes Repplier is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. In this compilation, the author explores various themes regarding Puritanism, American identity, and societal norms, providing insights into the human condition through a historical lens. Repplier’s essays articulate her reflections on the complexities of human beliefs and behaviors, particularly in the context of the earlier generations of Americans. The opening of the work introduces the essay titled "The Masterful Puritan," where Repplier discusses the Puritans' strict beliefs and harsh realities of life during their early settlement in America. She examines their values, pointing out the contradictions between their religious fervor and the societal behaviors that emerged within their communities. Through her writing, Repplier reflects on the dualities present in their pursuit of ideals versus the pragmatism required for survival, setting the stage for deeper discussions about human nature and the shaping of American identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) The masterful Puritan -- To counsel the doubtful -- Are Americans a timid people? -- The happiness of writing an autobiography -- Strayed sympathies -- The divineness of discontent -- Allies -- They had their day -- The preacher at large -- The battlefield of education -- The American laughs -- The idolatrous dog. Release date is 2023-09-02 The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Originally published: Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1924 American essays -- 20th century PS Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1924 24012777 https://archive.org/details/underdispute0000agne/page/n7/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71550 https://archive.org/details/underdispute0000agne/page/n7/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71550 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134644.0 71550