Philistine

Philistine

Philistine

Elbert Hubbard

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2003
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9780766164734
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The Philistine: A Periodical of Protest, June 1914 to November 1914 is a collection of essays and articles written by Elbert Hubbard. The book was originally published as a magazine, with each issue containing a variety of pieces on topics ranging from art and literature to politics and social issues. Hubbard, a prominent American writer and philosopher, founded The Philistine as a platform for his personal views and opinions. He was known for his outspokenness and his advocacy for individualism and free thought. The articles in this book reflect Hubbard’s views on a wide range of subjects, including the role of women in society, the importance of education, and the dangers of conformity. He also wrote about the arts, with essays on topics such as the work of William Shakespeare and the paintings of Vincent van Gogh. Overall, The Philistine: A Periodical of Protest, June 1914 to November 1914 offers a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of America’s most influential thinkers of the early 20th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American thought and the development of modern ideas about individualism and personal freedom.1914. Volume 39 contains the monthly issues of The Philistine magazine from June 1914 to November 1914. These magazines were printed for the Society of the Philistines and published by them monthly. The Society of the Philistines was an association of book lovers and folks who write and paint. It was organized to further good fellowship among men and women who believed in allowing the widest liberty to individuality in thought and expression. Such notable authors as Elbert Hubbard, Stephen Crane, John Langdon Heaton, Edward Carpenter, Leo Tolstoy and a myriad others, are contributing writers. Sample contents: Heart to Heart Talks with Philistines; Palaver on Paper, Being a Little Journey to Kalamazoo Vegetable Parchment Company; Newspaper with Personality; Two Studies in Chromatics; Little Journey to San Diego; and much more.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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