True Culture
'True Culture' Summary
True Culture is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of what it means to be truly cultured. Ella Wheeler Wilcox argues that culture is not merely about acquiring knowledge or conforming to social norms, but about cultivating a well-rounded and ethical character. She emphasizes the importance of education, empathy, compassion, and a lifelong pursuit of knowledge. Through her essays, Wilcox challenges readers to reflect on their own values and behaviors, and to strive for a life of purpose and meaning.Book Details
Language
EnglishOriginal Language
Published In
Genre/Category
Tags/Keywords
Authors
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
United States
Ella Wheeler Wilcox was an American author and poet. Her works include Poems of Passion and Solitude, which contains the lines "Laugh, and the world laughs with you; weep, and you weep alone." Her aut...
Books by Ella Wheeler WilcoxDownload eBooks
Listen/Download Audiobook
- Select Speed
Related books
In the Desert by Stephen Crane
In the Desert is a collection of poems by Stephen Crane that explore the themes of nature, isolation, and the human condition. Through his vivid image...
Ship of Earth by Sidney Lanier
This book is a collection of poems written by Sidney Lanier, a prominent American poet from the 19th century. It provides a glimpse into his creative...
Carpenter's World Travels: From Tangier to Tripoli by Frank G. Carpenter
Frank G. Carpenter's 'Carpenter's World Travels: From Tangier to Tripoli' recounts his journeys through North Africa, specifically Algeria, Tunisia, a...
National Geographic Magazine Vol. 08 - 12. December 1897 by National Geographic Society
The National Geographic Magazine, Vol. VIII, December Number, includes a variety of articles on geography, exploration, and natural history. Articles...
Journeys to Bagdad by Charles S. Brooks
In "Journeys to Bagdad," Charles S. Brooks takes readers on a witty and thought-provoking journey through various topics. With a keen eye for observat...
Some Poems of Roger Casement by Roger Casement
This collection of poems by Roger Casement provides a glimpse into the mind of a man deeply moved by the injustices of British imperialism. Casement,...
Theory of the Theatre, and Other Principles of Dramatic Criticism by Clayton Hamilton
An influential work of early 20th century theater criticism, 'Theory of the Theatre' explores the fundamental principles of dramatic art. Through a se...
Lives of the Most Eminent Painters, Sculptors and Architects Vol 5 by Giorgio Vasari
Giorgio Vasari's *Lives of the Most Eminent Painters, Sculptors and Architects* is a landmark work of art history, offering biographical sketches of I...
Antologia Brasileira, Coletânea em Prosa e Verso de Escritores Nacionais, Volume 1 by Various
This anthology collects some of the finest prose and poetry written by Brazilian authors and also provides short biographies of each author included i...
Say Not the Struggle Naught Availeth by Arthur Hugh Clough
Arthur Hugh Clough's "Say Not the Struggle Naught Availeth" is a collection of poems reflecting the intellectual and moral turmoil of Victorian Englan...
Reviews for True Culture
No reviews posted or approved, yet...