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Books and men

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Biography and Memoir

Books and men

By Agnes Repplier

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Books and men

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In "Books and Men," Agnes Repplier presents an insightful and eloquent collection of essays that delve into the relationship between literature and the human experience. Her literary style is marked by its elegance and wit, employing a rich vocabulary and a reflective tone that invites readers to reconsider the role of books in shaping personal identity and societal values. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America, Repplier's work emerges from a time when literature was both revered and scrutinized, positioning her arguments within the broader conversations of cultural criticism and the evolving perception of intellectualism. Agnes Repplier, an influential essayist born in 1855, was deeply motivated by a lifelong passion for literature, cultivated through her extensive reading and rigorous education. Drawing from her experiences as a woman in a patriarchal society, she crafted her essays to champion the importance of literary engagement, asserting that books not only entertain but also foster intellectual growth and moral clarity. Her exploration of this theme reflects both her personal ethos and her critical stance on the cultural milieu of her time. "Books and Men" is a must-read for literary enthusiasts and scholars alike, offering a thoughtful examination of the interplay between literature and life. Repplier's keen insights and articulate prose will resonate with anyone seeking to appreciate the enduring significance of reading in an increasingly complex world.

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GenreLiterary Classics, Biography and Memoir

Length2 hrs 4 mins

Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices

FormateBook with Audio

Publish dateApr 24, 2025

LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1TWO VISIONS OF HELEN

28THE SONG OF COLD AND PAIN

2THE FIRST VISION OF HELEN

29WISDOM-TEETH

3THE LAST VISION OF HELEN

30THE KINGDOM OF THE MAD

4CHARIOTS AND HORSEMEN

31THE ORIGINAL IMPULSE

5THE RETORT DISCOURTEOUS

32LUNCH AT A CITY CLUB

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6TWO AT THE CROSSROADS

33THE KNOCKOUT

7SIR JOHN RIMBECK TO THE PRINCESS OF ACRE

34DEVOURER OF NATIONS

8THREE DAYS’ RIDE

35ABRAHAM’S BOSOM

9I

36PROHIBITION

10II

37MORTUARY PARLORS

11III

38TALK

12THE TALL TOWN

39NEARSIGHT

13COLLOQUY OF THE STATUES

40BEFORE MICHAEL’S LAST FIGHT

14LUNCH-TIME ALONG BROADWAY

41ALWAYS THE SONNETTEER

15THE WALKERS

42PORTRAIT OF YOUNG LOVE

168:30 A. M. ON 32ND STREET

43TWO MORE MUSES

17CHANSON AT MADISON SQUARE

44OPERATION

18HYMN IN COLUMBUS CIRCLE

45THE TRAPEZE PERFORMER

19APPLES OF EDEN

46EPITAPH TO BE SPOKEN

20THE ETCHER

47JUDGMENT

21GRAND LARCENY

48BOARDING-HOUSE HALL

22NOVEMBER PROTHALAMION

49BLOOD BROTHERS

23EXPRESSIONS NEAR THE END OF WINTER

50WATCHMEN

24LOST LIGHTS

51“LES CRUCHES CASSÉES”

25COME BACK!

52P. P. C.—MADAM LIFE

26RESURRECTION

53POSITIVELY THE LAST PERFORMANCE!

27FLOOD-TIDE

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