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Title: Four Minute Essays, Volume X

Contents: The unconquerable -- Kingdom Come -- The humanities versus the ideals -- Precedent -- There is no laboring class -- The path to perfection -- The ideal woman -- No -- Time -- Salesmanship -- The inward song -- Idleness the mother of progress -- Self-cure -- Personal influence -- Money-makers -- The supreme moment -- Efficiency -- A dull day -- The little god of happy endings -- The art of happy memory -- Subconscious fears -- Laying up -- Human flies -- Keep fit -- The spiritual steam-roller -- Heaven -- The best of life -- Use and beauty -- The ethics of controversy -- Letting things alone -- The pleasures of outlawry -- Justice.

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Summary: "Four Minute Essays, Volume X" by Dr. Frank Crane is a collection of short essays written in the early 20th century. The book presents a wide range of reflections and musings on human nature, ethics, society, and personal development. Each essay is designed to provoke thought and encourage readers to reflect on various aspects of life and philosophy. The opening of the book introduces two essays: "The Unconquerable" and "Kingdom Come." In "The Unconquerable," Crane discusses the resilience of human spirit in the face of adversity, highlighting how profound challenges often reveal the best qualities in individuals, such as joy and inspiration in the most unlikely circumstances. He shares anecdotes of individuals who, despite their physical limitations or societal struggles, radiate positivity and hope. The subsequent essay, "Kingdom Come," contemplates the ideal society, defining it in terms of intellectual freedom, equality of opportunity, justice, and spiritual fraternity. The author suggests that a true understanding of these ideals can lead to a more just and harmonious society. Overall, the opening portion sets the stage for Crane's insightful explorations into the complexities of humanity and societal ideals. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Crane, Frank, 1861-1928

EBook No.: 61152

Published: Jan 12, 2020

Downloads: 208

Language: English

Subject: American essays -- 20th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: Four Minute Essays, Volume X

Contents: The unconquerable -- Kingdom Come -- The humanities versus the ideals -- Precedent -- There is no laboring class -- The path to perfection -- The ideal woman -- No -- Time -- Salesmanship -- The inward song -- Idleness the mother of progress -- Self-cure -- Personal influence -- Money-makers -- The supreme moment -- Efficiency -- A dull day -- The little god of happy endings -- The art of happy memory -- Subconscious fears -- Laying up -- Human flies -- Keep fit -- The spiritual steam-roller -- Heaven -- The best of life -- Use and beauty -- The ethics of controversy -- Letting things alone -- The pleasures of outlawry -- Justice.

Credits: Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Lisa Corcoran and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Summary: "Four Minute Essays, Volume X" by Dr. Frank Crane is a collection of short essays written in the early 20th century. The book presents a wide range of reflections and musings on human nature, ethics, society, and personal development. Each essay is designed to provoke thought and encourage readers to reflect on various aspects of life and philosophy. The opening of the book introduces two essays: "The Unconquerable" and "Kingdom Come." In "The Unconquerable," Crane discusses the resilience of human spirit in the face of adversity, highlighting how profound challenges often reveal the best qualities in individuals, such as joy and inspiration in the most unlikely circumstances. He shares anecdotes of individuals who, despite their physical limitations or societal struggles, radiate positivity and hope. The subsequent essay, "Kingdom Come," contemplates the ideal society, defining it in terms of intellectual freedom, equality of opportunity, justice, and spiritual fraternity. The author suggests that a true understanding of these ideals can lead to a more just and harmonious society. Overall, the opening portion sets the stage for Crane's insightful explorations into the complexities of humanity and societal ideals. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Crane, Frank, 1861-1928

EBook No.: 61152

Published: Jan 12, 2020

Downloads: 208

Language: English

Subject: American essays -- 20th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.