Project Gutenberg 2011-10-04 Public domain in the USA. 119 Grant, Robert 1852 1940 99004207 Search-Light Letters Produced by Bethanne M. Simms and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Search-Light Letters" by Robert Grant is a philosophical work written in the late 19th century. This book takes the form of letters that address various audiences, including young men and women seeking ideals, modern women with social ambitions, and political optimists. Through a series of essays, Grant delves into topics of morality, societal values, and the pursuit of personal and social excellence, urging readers to reflect on the nature of character and ethics amidst the dynamics of modern life. The opening of "Search-Light Letters" sets the tone for a reflective exploration of ethics and ideals. The author begins by assuming certain qualities in his readers, such as honesty, purity, and courage, as foundational for those seeking an uncommon life. The narrative presents thoughts on the nature of character in society, comparing those with refined manners and morals to those who lack depth and authenticity. Through the lens of a cheerful conversation between two characters, the Philosopher and a Refined Instructress, Grant examines everyday ethical dilemmas and societal expectations, using their interaction to illustrate broader moral questions. This opening effectively lays the groundwork for the exploration of the ideals the author wishes to engage with throughout the letters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) http://book.klll.cc/files/37613/37613-h/images/title.jpg Reading ease score: 56.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Idealism United States -- Social life and customs PS Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Philosophy & Ethics 309874 2025-08-15T09:29:05.475014 text/html 304829 2011-10-04T10:10:28 text/html 372246 2025-08-15T09:29:09.211963 application/epub+zip 377861 2025-08-15T09:29:06.103003 application/epub+zip 181537 2025-08-15T09:29:05.811981 application/epub+zip 476329 2025-08-15T09:29:11.885977 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 455894 2025-08-15T09:29:08.917966 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 261384 2022-09-17T08:41:28.866764 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 291754 2025-08-15T09:29:05.032001 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 291620 2011-10-04T10:10:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 291668 2011-10-04T10:10:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20522 2025-08-15T09:29:12.026955 application/rdf+xml 23702 2025-08-15T09:29:05.877998 image/jpeg 3535 2025-08-15T09:29:05.846000 image/jpeg 110581 2011-10-04T10:10:30 application/octet-stream application/zip 360197 2011-10-04T10:10:32 application/octet-stream application/zip 110544 2011-10-04T10:10:30 application/octet-stream application/zip 364654 2025-08-15T09:29:05.558022 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