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Humanly Speaking

by Samuel McChord Crothers

Level C1 · AdvancedClassics11 chapters
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CEFR level
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Length
11 chapters
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About this book

About this book

When logic declares something impossible, facts often prove otherwise—especially in the tangled realities of empires and republics. Explore the tension between idealism and harsh truths as humanity strives to survive and improve against all odds.

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Contents

11 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.

02IN THE HANDS OF A RECEIVER
03THE CONTEMPORANEOUSNESS OF ROME
04THE AMERICAN TEMPERAMENT
05THE UNACCUSTOMED EARS OF EUROPE
06THE TORYISM OF TRAVELERS
07THE OBVIOUSNESS OF DICKENS
08THE SPOILED CHILDREN OF CIVILIZATION
09ON REALISM AS AN INVESTMENT
10TO A CITIZEN OF THE OLD SCHOOL
11The Riverside Press

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