02523cam a22003373u 4500 73041 UtSlPG 20260610134705.0 m cr n 260607r20241904utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 04024484 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Repplier, Agnes, 1855-1950 Compromises Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-02-26 The luxury of conversation -- The gayety of life -- The point of view -- Marriage in fiction -- Our belief in books -- The beggar's pouch -- The pilgrim's staff -- A Quaker diary -- French love-songs -- The spinster -- The tourist -- The headsman -- Consecrated to crime -- Allegra. The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Compromises" by Agnes Repplier is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The book explores various social and intellectual themes, including the nature of conversation, societal observations, and reflections on literature and human connections. Repplier’s insightful prose invites readers to consider the nuances of everyday life and the subtleties of human interactions. The opening of "Compromises" establishes the author's perspective on contemporary social interactions, particularly emphasizing the art of conversation. Repplier critiques the perceived decline in conversational quality, lamenting over the nostalgia for a past filled with witty exchanges. She argues that meaningful dialogue is vital for personal connection and cultural development, asserting that it doesn’t solely depend on a few talented speakers but also on the collective engagement of those involved. As she introduces her themes, the tone strikes a balance of humor and introspection, setting the stage for deeper explorations of societal norms throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Boston: Houghton, Mifflin and Company, 1904 American essays -- 20th century https://archive.org/details/compromises00repprich https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73041 113766 113766