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100 1 _aRepplier, Agnes,
_d1855-1950
245 1 0 _aBooks and men
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2025
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 2025-02-24
505 0 _aChildren, past and present -- On the benefits of superstition -- What children read -- The decay of sentiment -- Curiosities of criticism -- Some aspects of pessimism -- The Cavalier.
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"Books and Men" by Agnes Repplier is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. The work addresses various aspects of literature, education, and the changing nature of childhood, reflecting on how societal attitudes towards children and books have evolved over time. Repplier's insightful commentary weaves together anecdotes, historical references, and critical observations, aiming to engage readers in a deeper understanding of the complexities involved in children's literature and education. The opening of "Books and Men" explores the significant evolution in the treatment and upbringing of children, contrasting past disciplinary measures with modern approaches. Repplier highlights historical examples, such as the rigid and severe educational methods employed by figures like John Wesley and the Edgeworths, to illustrate the harsh realities that children faced. She reflects on how contemporary children are favored in comparison to their predecessors, enjoying liberties that allow for a more vibrant and engaged childhood. Through her exploration of these themes, she sets the stage for a nuanced discussion on literature's role in shaping young minds and the responsibilities adults hold in guiding their developmental journeys. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cBoston: Houghton, Mifflin and Company, 1888
653 _aLiterature -- History and criticism
653 _aAmerican essays -- 19th century
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/booksandmen00reppiala/page/n5/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75456
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