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100	1		_aRunciman, James, _d1852-1891
245	1	0	_aSide Lights
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2005-05-03
505	0		_aA note on the author, by Grant Allen -- An introductory word about the book, by W. T. Stead -- Letter-writers -- On writing oneself out -- The decline of literature -- Colour-blindness in literature -- The surfeit of books -- People who are "down" -- Ill-assorted marriages -- Happy marriages -- Shrews -- Are we wealthy? -- The values of labour -- The hopeless poor -- Waifs and strays -- Stage-children -- Public and private morality: past and present -- "Raising the level of amusements" -- A little sermon on failures -- "Vanity of vanities" -- Gamblers -- Scoundrels -- Quiet old towns -- The sea -- Sorrow -- Death -- Journalism.
508			_aProduced by Steven Gibbs and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
520			_a"Side Lights" by James Runciman is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. The collection reflects Runciman's keen observations on various subjects, including literature, society, and human experiences, while also showcasing his sympathy for the struggles of the working class. Through his writings, Runciman delves into themes such as the nature of correspondence, the decline of literature, and societal challenges, providing insights that resonate with both his era and beyond. The opening of the volume sets the stage for the reader by introducing Runciman's background and intellectual rigor, detailed in the introductory notes by Grant Allen and W.T. Stead. In these early sections, Runciman emphasizes the importance of letter-writing in fostering genuine human connection, contrasting it with modern communication's superficiality. He critiques the decline of literary depth amidst the rising tide of easily consumed works, asserting the need for authenticity in communication and literature. Through his reflective lens, Runciman draws attention to the endurance of human hardship and the timeless value of heartfelt expression, establishing a poignant foundation for the essays that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aSocial problems
653			_aAuthorship
700	1		_aStead, W. T. _q(William Thomas), _d1849-1912
700	1		_aAllen, Grant, _d1848-1899
700	1		_aRunciman, John F., _d1866-1916
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15762
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