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The Passing of the Idle Rich

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"The Passing of the Idle Rich" by Frederick Townsend Martin explores the changing dynamics of wealth and class in society. Through a critical lens, Martin examines the lives of the affluent, highlighting their detachment from the realities faced by the working class. The book delves into themes of privilege, responsibility, and the moral implications of wealth. Martin's observations serve as a ... Read more

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"The Passing of the Idle Rich" by Frederick Townsend Martin explores the changing dynamics of wealth and class in society. Through a critical lens, Martin examines the lives of the affluent, highlighting their detachment from the realities faced by the working class. The book delves into themes of privilege, responsibility, and the moral implications of wealth. Martin's observations serve as a
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The Passing of the Idle Rich

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The following publication is a collection of essays written by Frederick Townsend Martin; a New York City writer, advocate for the poor, and an acknowledged leader of society in New York. He was referred to as a "millionaire with a mission." And here, he published his perspective of what he calls "the early excesses of the earliest of the idle rich, condoned by the leaders of society in that day." ... Read more

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The following publication is a collection of essays written by Frederick Townsend Martin; a New York City writer, advocate for the poor, and an acknowledged leader of society in New York. He was referred to as a "millionaire with a mission." And here, he published his perspective of what he calls "the early excesses of the earliest of the idle rich, condoned by the leaders of society in that day."
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The Passing of the Idle Rich

Enriched edition. Critiquing Excess: Wealth, Power, and Privilege in Gilded Age America

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In "The Passing of the Idle Rich," Frederick Townsend Martin presents a incisive critique of the affluent class of his time, exploring the ethical implications and societal responsibilities of wealth. Through a blend of sharp social commentary and vivid narrative style, Martin employs a literary style reminiscent of the early 20th-century realist movement, aimed at exposing the moral vacuity of ... Read more

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In "The Passing of the Idle Rich," Frederick Townsend Martin presents a incisive critique of the affluent class of his time, exploring the ethical implications and societal responsibilities of wealth. Through a blend of sharp social commentary and vivid narrative style, Martin employs a literary style reminiscent of the early 20th-century realist movement, aimed at exposing the moral vacuity of
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The Poems of Giacomo Leopardi

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In "The Poems of Giacomo Leopardi," readers are invited into the profound emotional landscape of one of Italy's greatest poets. This collection encapsulates Leopardi's exploration of existential despair, longing, and the sublime beauty of nature, articulated through a mastery of lyrical form that resonates with the Romantic tradition. His verse often grapples with themes of unfulfilled desire, the ... Read more

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In "The Poems of Giacomo Leopardi," readers are invited into the profound emotional landscape of one of Italy's greatest poets. This collection encapsulates Leopardi's exploration of existential despair, longing, and the sublime beauty of nature, articulated through a mastery of lyrical form that resonates with the Romantic tradition. His verse often grapples with themes of unfulfilled desire, the
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The Poems of Giacomo Leopardi

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Giacomo Leopardi's "The Poems of Giacomo Leopardi" is a profound exploration of existential themes, human emotion, and the intricate relationship between desire and despair. Written in the early 19th century, this collection reflects Leopardi's Romantic style, characterized by its deep introspection, vivid imagery, and philosophical depth. The poems oscillate between a celebration of nature's ... Read more

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Giacomo Leopardi's "The Poems of Giacomo Leopardi" is a profound exploration of existential themes, human emotion, and the intricate relationship between desire and despair. Written in the early 19th century, this collection reflects Leopardi's Romantic style, characterized by its deep introspection, vivid imagery, and philosophical depth. The poems oscillate between a celebration of nature's
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1900; or, The last President

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Ingersoll Lockwood's "1900; or, The Last President" is a prophetic and satirical work that grapples with themes of political upheaval and societal change at the dawn of the 20th century. Set against a backdrop of an America filled with uncertainty, Lockwood employs a vivid narrative style that blends whimsical fantasy with stark realism. The book serves as both a critique and a reflection of the ... Read more

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Ingersoll Lockwood's "1900; or, The Last President" is a prophetic and satirical work that grapples with themes of political upheaval and societal change at the dawn of the 20th century. Set against a backdrop of an America filled with uncertainty, Lockwood employs a vivid narrative style that blends whimsical fantasy with stark realism. The book serves as both a critique and a reflection of the
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Oedipus The King

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The Gospel of Wealth Essays and Other Writings

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Words of wisdom from American philanthropist Andrew CarnegieFocusing on Carnegie's most famous essay, "The Gospel of Wealth," this book of his writings, published here together for the first time, demonstrates the late steel magnate's beliefs on wealth, poverty, the public good, and capitalism. Carnegie's commitment to ensuring and promoting the welfare of his fellow human beings through ... Read more

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Words of wisdom from American philanthropist Andrew CarnegieFocusing on Carnegie's most famous essay, "The Gospel of Wealth," this book of his writings, published here together for the first time, demonstrates the late steel magnate's beliefs on wealth, poverty, the public good, and capitalism. Carnegie's commitment to ensuring and promoting the welfare of his fellow human beings through
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Purgatory

by Dante Alighieri ...

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Having survived the depths of Hell, Dante and Virgil continue their journey to the Mountain of Purgatory on the far side of the world. The mountain has seven terraces, corresponding to the seven deadly sins or seven roots of sinfulness. Dante's Purgatory is the second book in the Divine Comedy trilogy. This book follows Dante's Inferno which inspired Dan Brown's Inferno novel, EA's computer game ... Read more

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Having survived the depths of Hell, Dante and Virgil continue their journey to the Mountain of Purgatory on the far side of the world. The mountain has seven terraces, corresponding to the seven deadly sins or seven roots of sinfulness. Dante's Purgatory is the second book in the Divine Comedy trilogy. This book follows Dante's Inferno which inspired Dan Brown's Inferno novel, EA's computer game
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Medea and Other Plays

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Euripides, along was Sophocles and Aeschylus, is largely responsible for the rise of Greek tragedy. It was in the 5th Century BC, during the height of Greece's cultural bloom, that Euripides lived and worked. Of his roughly ninety-two plays, only seventeen tragedies survive. Both ridiculed and lauded during his life, Euripides now stands as an innovator of the Greek drama. Collected here are four ... Read more

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Euripides, along was Sophocles and Aeschylus, is largely responsible for the rise of Greek tragedy. It was in the 5th Century BC, during the height of Greece's cultural bloom, that Euripides lived and worked. Of his roughly ninety-two plays, only seventeen tragedies survive. Both ridiculed and lauded during his life, Euripides now stands as an innovator of the Greek drama. Collected here are four
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How to win Fortune

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Do not hesitate to engage in any legitimate business, for there is no business in America, I do not care what, which will not yield a fair profit if it receive the unremitting, exclusive attention, and all the capital of capable, industrious men.Every business will have its seasons of depression — years during which manufacturers and merchants are severely tried — but every legitimate business ... Read more

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Do not hesitate to engage in any legitimate business, for there is no business in America, I do not care what, which will not yield a fair profit if it receive the unremitting, exclusive attention, and all the capital of capable, industrious men.Every business will have its seasons of depression — years during which manufacturers and merchants are severely tried — but every legitimate business
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