The Journal reflects Woolman’s introspective and deeply religious nature, providing insights into his journey of faith and the evolution of his moral conscience. Through his writings, Woolman expresses his growing discomfort with the institution of slavery and his efforts to persuade fellow Quakers to reject it. He also documents his travels across the American colonies, where he preached nonviolence, simple living, and equality.Woolman’s writings emphasize compassion and personal responsi...

In "The Journal of John Woolman," readers are invited into the introspective world of an 18th-century Quaker abolitionist. The book is a poignant and reflective exploration of Woolman's spiritual journey and his ethical concerns regarding slavery, consumerism, and social justice. Written in a style that blends personal narrative with theological musings, Woolman's journal stands out within the literary context of Enlightenment thought, demonstrating a unique amalgamation of personal convic...

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The Journal of John Woolman is an autobiography by John Woolman which was published posthumously in 1774 by Joseph Crukshank, a Philadelphia Quaker printer. Woolman's journal is one of the longest continually published books in North America since it has never been out of print.The Journal adds to his other published works and gives greater evidence to his character as he discusses ideas of anti-slavery and anti-materialism as well as discussing power's ability to corrupt. The work...

This book contains the following works arranged alphabetically by authors last names:- The Divine Comedy [Dante Alighieri]- Emma [Jane Austen]- Persuasion [Jane Austen]- Pride and Prejudice [Jane Austen]- Father Goriot [Honoré de Balzac]- Jane Eyre [Charlotte Brontë]- The Tenant of Wildfell Hall [Anne Brontë]- Wuthering Heights [Emily Brontë]- The Way of All Flesh [Samuel Butler]- Don Quixote [Miguel de Cervantes]...

The original Harvard Classics Collection contains 51 volumes of the essential works of world literature, showing the progress of man from antics to modern age. In this edition, the original collection is supplemented with the 20 volume Harvard Shelf of Fiction, a selection of the greatest works of fiction.Content:The Harvard Classics:V. 1: Franklin, Woolman & PennV. 2: Plato, Epictetus & Marcus AureliusV. 3: Bacon, Milton, BrowneV. 4: John Milton

The Journal of John Woolman is an autobiography by American Quaker evangelist, John Woolman. Woolman's journal is one of the longest continually published books in North America since it has never been out of print. All Woolman's interests lay in the practice of piety, and in the uncompromising application of religious Principles to the problems of social life. He advocated incessantly ideas of anti-slavery and anti-materialism as well as discussing power's ability to corrupt. The "Journal...

The Journal of John Woolman is an autobiography by American Quaker evangelist, John Woolman. Woolman's journal is one of the longest continually published books in North America since it has never been out of print. All Woolman's interests lay in the practice of piety, and in the uncompromising application of religious Principles to the problems of social life. He advocated incessantly ideas of anti-slavery and anti-materialism as well as discussing power's ability to corrupt. The "Journal...

( newly updated TOC ) The Harvard Universal Classics, originally known as Dr. Eliot's Five Foot Shelf, is a 51-volume anthology of classic works from world literature, compiled and edited by Harvard University president Charles W. Eliot and first published in 1909. Eliot had stated in speeches that the elements of a liberal education could be obtained by spending 15 minutes a day reading from a collection of books that could fit on a five-foot shelf. (Originally he had said a three-foot sh...

In "The Journal of John Woolman," Woolman presents a deeply introspective account of his life as a Quaker abolitionist in the 18th century. This spiritual and philosophical narrative intertwines personal anecdotes with reflections on social justice, emphasizing the moral imperative to live a life of integrity and compassion. Woolman's literary style is marked by its simplicity and clarity, yet it resonates with profound emotional depth, embodying the Quaker ideals of humility and equality....

THE NOVELS The Voyage Out (1915) Night and Day (1919) Jacob's Room (1922) Mrs. Dalloway (1925) To the Lighthouse (1927) The Waves (1931) The Years (1937) Between the Acts (1941) THE 'BIOGRAPHIES' Orlando: a biography (1928) Flush: a biography (1933) Roger Fry: a biography (1940) THE STORIES Two Stories (1917) Kew Gardens (1919) Monday or Tuesday (1921) A Haunted House, and other short stories (1944) Nurse Lugton's Golden Thimble (1966) Mrs Dalloway's Party (1973) The Complete Shorter Ficti...

Contents: 1. His Autobiography, by Benjamin Franklin 2. The Journal of John Woolman, by John Woolman (1774 and subsequent editions) 3. Fruits of Solitude, by William Penn Also available: The Complete Harvard Classics Collection (51 Volumes + The Harvard Classic Shelf Of Fiction) 50 Masterpieces You Have To Read Before You Die