{ "item_title" : "The Philistine", "item_author" : [" Elbert Hubbard", "H. P. Taber "], "item_description" : "The Philistine: A Periodical of Protest, December 1901 to May 1902 is a collection of essays and articles written by Elbert Hubbard, an American writer, publisher, and philosopher. The book was originally published as a monthly magazine, and this edition compiles all the issues from December 1901 to May 1902. The Philistine was known for its satirical and critical tone, and it covered a wide range of topics, including politics, culture, and society. Hubbard's writing style is characterized by his wit, humor, and sharp observations, and he often used his platform to criticize the status quo and advocate for social and political reform.The book includes essays on topics such as the American education system, the role of women in society, the corruption of the political system, and the hypocrisy of religion. Hubbard also includes profiles of notable figures of the time, such as Mark Twain and William Morris, as well as book reviews and poetry.Overall, The Philistine: A Periodical of Protest, December 1901 to May 1902 is a thought-provoking and entertaining collection of essays that provides insight into the social and political issues of the early 20th century.1901. Volume 14 contains the monthly issues of The Philistine magazine from December 1901 to May 1902. These magazines were printed for the Society of the Philistines and published by them monthly. The Society of the Philistines was an association of book lovers and folks who write and paint. It was organized to further good fellowship among men and women who believed in allowing the widest liberty to individuality in thought and expression. Such notable authors as Elbert Hubbard, Stephen Crane, John Langdon Heaton, Edward Carpenter, Leo Tolstoy and a myriad others, are contributing writers. Sample contents: About Leonardo; Red Corpuscles and Art; A Prose Pastelle; Heart to Heart Talks With Philistines; and much more.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers3.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/1/16/261/339/1162613394_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "36.95", "online_price" : "36.95", "our_price" : "36.95", "club_price" : "36.95", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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