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Modern American Prose Selections

by Byron J. Rees

Level C1 · AdvancedClassics23 chapters
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About this book

Explore a rich tapestry of contemporary American prose, featuring thoughtful reflections on national heritage, immigration, labor, education, and personal journeys. These diverse voices invite readers to engage with the pressing themes and soulful narratives shaping early 20th-century America.

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Contents

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

02ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
03ABRAHAM LINCOLN[1]
04AMERICAN TRADITION[2]
05AMERICA'S HERITAGE[3]
06ADDRESS AT THE COLLEGE OF THE HOLY CROSS[4]
07OUR FUTURE IMMIGRATION POLICY[8]
08A NEW RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CAPITAL AND LABOR[9]
09MY UNCLE[10]
10WHEN A MAN COMES TO HIMSELF[11]
11EDUCATION THROUGH OCCUPATIONS[12]
12THE FALLOW[13]

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