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100 1 _aCrothers, Samuel McChord,
_d1857-1927
245 1 0 _aHumanly Speaking
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
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 2005-05-20
505 0 _aHumanly speaking -- In the hands of a receiver -- The contemporaneousness of Rome -- The American temperament -- The unaccustomed ears of Europe -- The Toryism of travelers -- The obviousness of Dickens -- The spoiled children of civilization -- On realism as an investment -- To a citizen of the old school.
508 _aProduced by David Garcia, Bethanne M. Simms and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
520 _a"Humanly Speaking" by Samuel McChord Crothers is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The work primarily explores the complexities of human nature and societal expectations, emphasizing the human inclination towards optimism despite the various shortcomings and challenges we face. Crothers reflects on contemporary issues, including morality, idealism, and the societal burdens that individuals carry, while also highlighting humorous anecdotes and observations relevant to his era. The opening portion of the book introduces the concept of the phrase "humanly speaking," using it as a lens to examine the dichotomy between facts and moral arguments. Crothers illustrates how this phrase serves as a switch, allowing people to navigate difficult assertions and maintain their ideals without complete despair. He discusses the inherent impossibilities within human societies, such as the American and British systems, while pointing out the remarkable resilience of these nations in the face of corruption and strife. The author balances a humorous tone with serious reflections on the ideals and responsibilities of modern citizenship. Overall, it sets the stage for an examination of how to consciously engage with the demands of a rapidly changing world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEssays
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15866
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