02879cam a22003733u 4500 74477 UtSlPG 20260610134726.0 m cr n 260607r20241892utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 13009331 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Repplier, Agnes, 1855-1950 Essays in miniature Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Fiction, fact, and fancy series Release date is 2024-09-26 Our friends, the books -- Trials of a publisher -- The oppression of notes -- Conversation in novels -- A short defence of villains -- A by-way in fiction -- Comedy of the custom house -- Mr. Wilde's Intentions -- Humors of gastronomy -- Children in fiction -- Three famous old maids -- The charm of the familiar -- Old World pets -- Battle of the babies -- The novel of incident. The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Essays in Miniature" by Agnes Repplier is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. This work presents a series of reflections on literature, reading habits, and the diverse roles of characters in fiction, encapsulating Repplier's sharp wit and insightful observations about society and culture. The essays cover various topics, from the appreciation of classic literature to the dynamics of character portrayal in novels, addressing both timeless and contemporary issues with a humorous and thoughtful lens. The opening of the book sets the tone for Repplier's exploration of literature and reading. She begins with a discussion on the value of books and reflects on the loss of genuine enjoyment in reading, suggesting that modern readers have become overly concerned with social expectations and current trends. Repplier emphasizes the importance of reading for pleasure and intimacy, highlighting how the personal relationship with books can shape one’s life and character. Throughout this introduction, she weaves in anecdotes and critiques of literary practices, laying the groundwork for her deeper examinations in the essays that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: New York: Charles L. Webster & Co., 1892 Literature -- History and criticism American essays -- 19th century Fiction, fact, and fancy series https://archive.org/details/essaysinminiatur00repp/page/n9/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74477 115202 115202