John Jay Chapman

Broschiertes Buch

Causes And Consequences

Beschreibung

A bold reawakening of a forgotten voice. Causes And Consequences offers a lucid, humane window into late nineteenth-century American thought, now restored for today and tomorrow. This essay collection crystallises the tensions of gilded age America through thoughtful moral philosophy critique and societal reform critique, while probing human nature and the motives that drive public life. Chapman's concise, crystalline prose blends analysis with reverie, turning sharp observations about culture, ethics, and policy into accessible, readable arguments. It is as much an academic study use as it is a general reading audience meditation on meaning, making it a bridge for students, scholars, and curious readers alike. Historically, the book sits at a pivotal moment among nineteenth century american essays and american essayists of the era, reflecting the era's intellectual ferment and the push and pull of reform movements. Its significance extends beyond its pages: it illuminates how American writers wrestled with responsibility, citizenship, and the shape of modern life. Buying this edition is more than acquiring a text; it is welcoming a cultural treasure back into circulation. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, it is restored for today's readers and for future generations. More than a reprint, this is a collector's item that preserves a vital thread of American literary heritage. Keywords weave through the narrative naturally, guiding readers from thoughtful analysis to broad appeal without detracting from the clarity and warmth of Chapman's voice.

Autor

John Jay Chapman was an American author who lived from March 2, 1862, to November 4, 1933. He was born on March 2, 1862, in New York City. Born in 1833, Henry Grafton Chapman Jr. was a broker who rose to become president of the New York Stock Exchange. His mother was Eleanor Kingsland Jay, who died in 1921. One of the most important people fighting against slavery was his paternal grandma, Maria Weston Chapman. She worked on The Liberator with William Lloyd Garrison. The U.S. Minister to Austria-Hungary from 1817 to 1894, John Jay, was his maternal grandfather. Eleanor Kingsland (née Field) Jay was his maternal grandmother. The chief justice of the US Supreme Court, John Jay, was the grandfather of his grandfather. William Jay was the father of his grandfather. He went to school at Harvard University and at St. Paul's School in Concord, New Hampshire. After finishing from Harvard in 1884, he went on a tour of Europe before going back to Harvard Law School to study again. He became a lawyer in 1888 and worked as a lawyer until 1898. At the same time, he was getting noticed as a writer of great skill. Originality and beautiful language are hallmarks of his work, and many reviewers put him at the top of the list of American essayists of his time.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Alpha Editions
• Seitenzahl: 74
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. Juli 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 4mm
• Gewicht: 122g
• ISBN-13: 9789354849473
• ISBN-10: 9354849474
• Artikelnr.: 62608686