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The Arena, Volume 4, No. 19, June, 1891
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Various
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "The Arena, Volume 4, No. 19, June, 1891" by Various is a periodical publication, collectively edited, released during the late 19th century. This edition includes a variety of essays and articles from different authors covering diverse topics such as society, religion, and scientific inquiry, reflecting the pressing issues and intellectual currents of the time. The publication aims to stimulate thought and discussion about contemporary societal challenges and philosophical questions. At the start of this issue, the first article titled "The New Columbus" by Julian Hawthorne discusses the cyclical nature of history and the idea of inevitable change versus stagnation in society, drawing parallels between Columbus's discoveries and the issues facing the late 19th century. Hawthorne reflects on the societal limitations and the need for new breakthroughs akin to Columbus's expeditions, emphasizing both material and spiritual advancements. He posits that a new "Columbus" may arise to present humanity with fresh opportunities for growth, urging readers to consider both the challenges and potential for renewal inherent in human existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Credits:
- Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 56.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
- Release date is 2006-08-24
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