The Philistine

The Philistine: A Periodical of Protest, December 1896 to May 1897 is a collection of essays and articles written by Elbert Hubbard, an American writer, publisher, and philosopher. Originally published as a monthly magazine, The Philistine aimed to challenge conventional thinking and promote the idea of individualism. The book covers a wide range of topics, including art, literature, politics, and social issues, and features contributions from other writers and artists of the time. Hubbard’s writing style is characterized by his wit, humor, and sharp criticism of the status quo. The Philistine is a fascinating snapshot of American culture and society at the turn of the 20th century, and remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American literature and thought.1897. Volume 4 contains the monthly issues of The Philistine magazine from December 1896 to May 1897. 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, Leo Tolstoy and a myriad others, are contributing writers. Sample contents: Motherhood of God; Song of the Women; Men of the Storm; Welsh Rabbit; In Philistia; Art for Art’s Sake; Evolution of the How; Death of Cleopatra; Jail Window; 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.