The Philistine: A Periodical of Protest, December 1898 to May 1899 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169320703)

The Philistine: A Periodical of Protest is a collection of essays and articles written by Elbert Hubbard, originally published in six issues from December 1898 to May 1899. The book is a reflection of Hubbard's views on various topics, including art, literature, politics, and society. The essays are written in a provocative and satirical style, and Hubbard uses humor and wit to challenge conventional wisdom and criticize the establishment. The book also includes illustrations and photographs, as well as advertisements for Hubbard's other works. Overall, The Philistine is a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of the most influential thinkers of the early 20th century.1899. Volume 8 contains the monthly issues of The Philistine magazine from December 1898 to May 1899. 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, Leo Tolstoy and a myriad others, are contributing writers. Sample contents: Heinrich Heine; Limited Vocabularies; Quoth the Raven; English as the English Write It; At Shakespeare's Grave; Eternal Fitness of Things; To Bruno and Buffallmacco; Some Astral Autographs; As to Advertising Books; The Frogs; 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.

Author: Elbert Hubbard
ISBN-10: 1169320708
ISBN-13: 9781169320703
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 324
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.71lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.75d