02424cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000320011324500230014526400510016830000470021933600260026633700260029233800360031850000310035450502240038550801560060952011280076553400660189365300360195985600720199585600430206772490UtSlPG20260610134657.0mcr n260607r20231920utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aRepplier, Agnes,d1855-195010aPoints of friction 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2023  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2023-12-230 aLiving in history -- Dead authors -- Consolations of the conservative -- The cheerful clan -- The beloved sinner -- The virtuous Victorian -- Woman enthroned -- The strayed prohibitionist -- Money -- Cruelty and humour.  aThe Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)  a"Points of Friction" by Agnes Repplier is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The book explores various topics ranging from history and its impact on contemporary life to reflections on human nature, social issues, and the literary landscape. Through engaging prose, Repplier engages with themes such as the value of understanding history, the moral complexities of human behavior, and societal progress.  The opening of the work begins with a discussion on the nature of history and its significance in shaping human experience. Repplier references prominent figures and opinions on the subject of history, contending that modern cynicism towards historical events might stem from a fatigue with great emotions and happenings. She advocates for an appreciation of history as an essential teacher that provides insight into human nature and the persistent struggles that shape society. The nuanced exploration of these themes sets the stage for a deeper inquiry into the complexities of history and its relevance for understanding contemporary challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cBoston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1920  aAmerican essays -- 20th century4 uhttps://archive.org/details/pointsoffriction00repp/page/n7/mode/2up40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72490