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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aRepplier, Agnes,
_d1855-1950
245 1 0 _aPoints of friction
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-12-23
505 0 _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.
508 _aThe Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _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.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cBoston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1920
653 _aAmerican essays -- 20th century
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/pointsoffriction00repp/page/n7/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72490
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