Project Gutenberg 2016-01-23 Public domain in the USA. 251 Johnson, R. Brimley (Reginald Brimley) 1867 1932 Johnson, Reginald Brimley 23005513 Moral Poison in Modern Fiction Produced by Clarity, Lisa Reigel, Michael Zeug, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "Moral Poison in Modern Fiction" by R. Brimley Johnson is a critical examination of contemporary literature, written in the early 20th century, likely during the interwar period. The book addresses the moral implications of modern fiction, focusing on how popular novels and dramas influence societal values and individual morality. Johnson argues that many current narratives promote destructive ideologies regarding love, sex, and human relationships, leading to what he describes as "moral poison." In this thought-provoking work, Johnson critiques various authors and genres that he believes contribute to a declining moral standard. He articulates concerns about the portrayal of sexual freedom and the impact of war on youth, suggesting that unchecked desires and the glorification of transient passions lead to a loss of true love and depth in relationships. Through a series of essays, he reflects on the consequences of literature that prioritizes sensationalism and physical expression over emotional integrity and genuine connection. Johnson ultimately calls for a reevaluation of the narratives we consume, arguing for literature that upholds traditional values of loyalty, respect, and self-control. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 69.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Pornography English fiction -- 20th century -- History and criticism PR Text Category: Literature - Other Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches 131187 2025-07-20T12:03:38.403999 text/html 111013 2024-10-22T23:46:31 text/html 125753 2025-07-20T12:03:41.921941 application/epub+zip 124145 2025-07-20T12:03:39.186963 application/epub+zip 117317 2025-07-20T12:03:38.794971 application/epub+zip 162927 2025-07-20T12:03:44.093975 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 140588 2025-07-20T12:03:41.520941 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 137123 2022-09-23T08:06:06.010348 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 109110 2025-07-20T12:03:38.126958 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 89217 2024-10-22T23:46:31 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17193 2025-07-20T12:03:44.222933 application/rdf+xml 13012 2025-07-20T12:03:38.868938 image/jpeg 2312 2025-07-20T12:03:38.831941 image/jpeg 99130 2025-07-20T12:03:38.420047 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