The title "Gold and Incense" likely alludes to themes of wealth, temptation, and spirituality, drawing from biblical imagery and symbolism. The story may revolve around characters grappling with moral dilemmas, personal growth, and the pursuit of deeper spiritual understanding.Mark Guy Pearse's writing style is known for its warmth, sincerity, and ability to capture the nuances of human relationships and spiritual journeys. His novels often feature strong moral lessons woven into engaging ...

In "Gold and Incense," Mark Guy Pearse intricately weaves a narrative that reflects upon the profound themes of spirituality, wealth, and moral reckoning. Set against a backdrop reminiscent of historical salons and the rich tapestry of Biblical allegories, Pearse employs a lyrical prose style that resonates with both beauty and gravity. The text operates within a literary context that questions the intersection of materialism and faith, prompting readers to contemplate the true essence of ...

Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart. A few pages can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere.In this series we try to offer up tried and trusted ‘Top Tens’ across many different themes and authors. But any anthology will immediately throw up the questions – Why that story? Why that author?The theme ...

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Lithuanian born anarchist Emma Goldman emmigrated to the United States at the age of sixteen. She first became attracted to anarchism following the Haymarket affair of 1886, a massacre in which seven police officers and an unknown number of civilians were killed during a march of striking Chicago workers. Eight anarchists were subsequently tried for murder. "Anarchism and Other Essays" is a collection of essays first published in 1911. The volume includes the following essays: Anarchism: W...

This collection was designed for optimal navigation on eReaders and other electronic devices. It is indexed alphabetically, chronologically and by category, making it easier to access individual books, stories and poems. This collection offers lower price, the convenience of a one-time download, and it reduces the clutter in your digital library. All books included in this collection feature a hyperlinked table of contents and footnotes. TABLE OF CONTENTS:Specimen Days A Happy Hour's Comma...

Democracy came into the Western World to the tune of sweet, soft music. There was, at the start, no harsh bawling from below; there was only a dulcet twittering from above. Democratic man thus began as an ideal being, full of ineffable virtues and romantic wrongs—in brief, as Rousseau’s noble savage in smock and jerkin, brought out of the tropical wilds to shame the lords and masters of the civilized lands. The fact continues to have important consequences to this day. It remains impossibl...

Edited and annotated by H.L.M., this is a selection from his out-of-print writings. They come mostly from books—the six installments of the Prejudices series, A Book of Burlesques, In Defense of Women, Notes on Democracy, Making a President, A Book of Calumny, Treatise on Right and Wrong—but there are also magazine and newspaper pieces that never got between covers (from the American Mercury, the Smart Set, and the

In 'Twenty Years at Hull-House: The Life and Work of the Great Jane Addams', Jane Addams provides a detailed account of her experiences at Hull-House, a settlement house in Chicago. Addams combines personal narratives with sociological observations to explore the living conditions of working-class immigrants and advocate for social reforms. Written in a clear and engaging style, the book reflects the progressive movement of the early 20th century and highlights Addams' dedication to social...

“Odour of Chrysanthemums” is the story of Elizabeth, a young wife and mother waiting for her alcoholic husband, Walter, to return home from what she assumes is another night of drinking. This assumption, along with Elizabeth’s pre-conceptions about her husband and their relationship are broken down when his body is brought home from the coal mine where he works.In “Odour of Chrysanthemums” author D. H. Lawrence explores the concept of human isolation and the nature of love and rela...

**"Not only an education but a joy. This is a book for the ages." --Rivka GalchenA monumental, canon-defining anthology of three centuries of American essays, from Cotton Mather and Benjamin Franklin to David Foster Wallace and Zadie Smith.**The essay form is an especially democratic one, and many of the essays Phillip Lopate has gathered here address themselves--sometimes critically--to American values. Even in those that don't, one can detect a subtext about being America...

Emma Goldman played a key role in developing the political philosophy of anarchism as a writer and political activist. She was influential in North America and Europe during the first half of the twentieth century.Officials frequently arrested and imprisoned Goldman for the illegal distribution of birth control materials and for "inciting disorder".Red Emma Speaks is a collection of her scandalous writings and speeches that she produced during her struggle for women's rights....