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100 1 _aNevinson, Henry Woodd,
_d1856-1941
245 1 0 _aEssays in Rebellion
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2004-02-01
505 0 _aThe catfish -- Rebellion -- "Either cowards or unhappy" -- Deeds not words -- The burning book -- "Where cruel rage" -- The chief of rebels -- The iron crown -- "The imperial race" -- The great unknown -- The worth of a penny -- "Fix bayonets!" -- "Our fathers have told us" -- The Grand Jury -- A new conscription -- The last of the Runnymedes -- Children of the state -- The judgment of Paris -- Abdul's retreat -- "Natives" -- Under the yoke -- Black and white -- Peace and war in the balance -- The maid -- The heroine -- The penalty of virtue -- "The daily round" -- The charm of commonplace -- The priest of Nemi -- The underworld of time -- Mental eugenics -- The medicine of the mind -- The last fence -- The element of calm -- "The king of terrors" -- Struldbrugs -- "Liberté, Liberté, chérie!" -- A farewell to Fleet Street.
508 _aProduced by Garrett Alley and PG Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"Essays in Rebellion" by Henry Woodd Nevinson is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century that explores the theme of rebellion in various contexts, particularly against societal norms and government structures. Nevinson engages with historical and contemporary figures and movements, emphasizing the role of rebellion as a catalyst for progress and social change. The essays articulate the complexity of the rebel, celebrating their dynamic energy while acknowledging the inherent risks and consequences of their defiance. At the start of the work, Nevinson introduces his thoughts on the nature of writing and its indelible connection to the author's personality, suggesting that every age has its distinct spirit of rebellion, reverberating through literature and action alike. He uses the metaphor of a catfish introduced to a tank of cod to illustrate how stimulation is essential to prevent stagnation, drawing parallels between this biological example and the necessity of rebellion in human society. The opening portion sets a contemplative stage, inviting readers to reflect on the themes of resistance, status quo, and the profound effects of social dissent throughout history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish essays
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11079
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