The Arena, Volume 4, No. 24, November, 1891

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Various

Contributor:

Flower, B. O. (Benjamin Orange), 1858-1918.

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. 24, November, 1891" by Various is a collection of essays and articles written in the late 19th century. This particular issue features pieces on social and political issues of the day, including critiques of gambling culture in America and discussions on economic policies such as protectionism versus free trade. The opening article addresses the moral implications and societal impact of gambling, using the Louisiana Lottery and Wall Street as focal points for broader commentary on human greed and ethical behavior. The opening of this anthology presents a critical perspective on American gambling culture, particularly focusing on the stark contrasts between local lotteries and high-stakes gambling in Wall Street. It explores the hypocrisy of societal morals, emphasizing how both forms of gambling serve as reflections of human nature, with a rearward glance at the moral failings underlying the ambition and greed rampant in finance. The author illustrates the consequences of such pursuits, suggesting that the lure of wealth leads individuals, particularly young men entering the workforce, into a complex web of ethical dilemmas and societal degradation, ultimately questioning the moral compass of a nation so enthralled by chance and prosperity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Richard J. Shiffer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 57.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2008-06-27