Project Gutenberg 2004-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 455 Nevinson, Henry Woodd 1856 1941 Nevinson, H. W. (Henry Woodd) Nevinson, Henry W. Nevinson, Henry Wood Essays in Rebellion The catfish -- Rebellion -- "Either cowards or unhappy" -- Deeds not words -- The burning book -- "Where cruel rage" -- The chief of rebels -- The iron crown -- "The imperial race" -- The great unknown -- The worth of a penny -- "Fix bayonets!" -- "Our fathers have told us" -- The Grand Jury -- A new conscription -- The last of the Runnymedes -- Children of the state -- The judgment of Paris -- Abdul's retreat -- "Natives" -- Under the yoke -- Black and white -- Peace and war in the balance -- The maid -- The heroine -- The penalty of virtue -- "The daily round" -- The charm of commonplace -- The priest of Nemi -- The underworld of time -- Mental eugenics -- The medicine of the mind -- The last fence -- The element of calm -- "The king of terrors" -- Struldbrugs -- "Liberté, Liberté, chérie!" -- A farewell to Fleet Street. Produced by Garrett Alley and PG Distributed Proofreaders "Essays in Rebellion" by Henry Woodd Nevinson is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century that explores the theme of rebellion in various contexts, particularly against societal norms and government structures. Nevinson engages with historical and contemporary figures and movements, emphasizing the role of rebellion as a catalyst for progress and social change. The essays articulate the complexity of the rebel, celebrating their dynamic energy while acknowledging the inherent risks and consequences of their defiance. At the start of the work, Nevinson introduces his thoughts on the nature of writing and its indelible connection to the author's personality, suggesting that every age has its distinct spirit of rebellion, reverberating through literature and action alike. He uses the metaphor of a catfish introduced to a tank of cod to illustrate how stimulation is essential to prevent stagnation, drawing parallels between this biological example and the necessity of rebellion in human society. The opening portion sets a contemplative stage, inviting readers to reflect on the themes of resistance, status quo, and the profound effects of social dissent throughout history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en English essays PR Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches 680715 2025-08-05T06:25:10.259199 text/html 617955 2024-10-28T18:25:40 text/html 482116 2025-08-05T06:25:20.344160 application/epub+zip 495828 2025-08-05T06:25:13.422157 application/epub+zip 323919 2025-08-05T06:25:12.051161 application/epub+zip 689001 2025-08-05T06:25:25.540083 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 634977 2025-08-05T06:25:19.428158 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 503538 2022-09-05T11:33:16.570725 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 587360 2025-08-05T06:25:08.992142 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 567597 2024-10-28T18:25:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16818 2025-08-05T06:25:25.682057 application/rdf+xml 13501 2025-08-05T06:25:12.599196 image/jpeg 3440 2025-08-05T06:25:12.329160 image/jpeg 473741 2025-08-05T06:25:10.315255 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia