Project Gutenberg 2005-05-03 Public domain in the USA. 135 Runciman, James 1852 1891 Stead, W. T. (William Thomas) 1849 1912 Stead, William Thomas Allen, Grant 1848 1899 Allen, Charles Grant Blairfindie Runciman, John F. 1866 1916 15010447 Side Lights A note on the author, by Grant Allen -- An introductory word about the book, by W. T. Stead -- Letter-writers -- On writing oneself out -- The decline of literature -- Colour-blindness in literature -- The surfeit of books -- People who are "down" -- Ill-assorted marriages -- Happy marriages -- Shrews -- Are we wealthy? -- The values of labour -- The hopeless poor -- Waifs and strays -- Stage-children -- Public and private morality: past and present -- "Raising the level of amusements" -- A little sermon on failures -- "Vanity of vanities" -- Gamblers -- Scoundrels -- Quiet old towns -- The sea -- Sorrow -- Death -- Journalism. Produced by Steven Gibbs and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "Side Lights" by James Runciman is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. The collection reflects Runciman's keen observations on various subjects, including literature, society, and human experiences, while also showcasing his sympathy for the struggles of the working class. Through his writings, Runciman delves into themes such as the nature of correspondence, the decline of literature, and societal challenges, providing insights that resonate with both his era and beyond. The opening of the volume sets the stage for the reader by introducing Runciman's background and intellectual rigor, detailed in the introductory notes by Grant Allen and W.T. Stead. In these early sections, Runciman emphasizes the importance of letter-writing in fostering genuine human connection, contrasting it with modern communication's superficiality. He critiques the decline of literary depth amidst the rising tide of easily consumed works, asserting the need for authenticity in communication and literature. Through his reflective lens, Runciman draws attention to the endurance of human hardship and the timeless value of heartfelt expression, establishing a poignant foundation for the essays that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 60.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Social problems Authorship PR Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches 424724 2025-07-07T04:12:10.094194 text/html 424935 2020-12-14T11:50:24 text/html 239039 2025-07-07T04:12:17.039179 application/epub+zip 245377 2025-07-07T04:12:12.693209 application/epub+zip 242187 2025-07-07T04:12:11.587203 application/epub+zip 403249 2025-07-07T04:12:20.632178 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 380232 2025-07-07T04:12:16.367228 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 350742 2022-08-07T11:24:01.085021 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 414570 2025-07-07T04:12:09.508285 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 414340 2020-12-14T11:50:24 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 414333 2020-12-14T11:50:24 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 23497 2025-07-07T04:12:20.775142 application/rdf+xml 9754 2025-07-07T04:12:12.068189 image/jpeg 2519 2025-07-07T04:12:11.825204 image/jpeg 167357 2020-12-14T11:50:24 application/octet-stream application/zip 165465 2020-12-14T11:50:24 application/octet-stream application/zip 167311 2020-12-14T11:50:24 application/octet-stream application/zip 233882 2025-07-07T04:12:10.131229 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 en.wikipedia en.wikipedia