""Old Times And New: Or A Few Raps Over The Knuckles Of The Present Age"" is a book written by Julius Schnap in 1846. The book is a critical commentary on the changes and developments that had taken place in the world during the author’s lifetime. Schnap presents a comparison between the old times and the new, highlighting the virtues and vices of each era. He criticizes the present age for its materialism, lack of morals, and disregard for tradition. The book is a reflection on the past and a warning to future generations to not forget the lessons of history. The author’s style is witty, sarcastic, and at times, humorous, making the book an entertaining read. Overall, ""Old Times And New"" is a thought-provoking and insightful critique of the modern age from the perspective of a 19th-century writer.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.
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This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.
Otll 1913 In this, the antique and well-noted face Ofplain old form is much disfigured, And lik# a shifted wind into a sail It makes the course of thoughts to fetch about,. Startles and frights consideration, Makes sound opinion sick and truth suspected,. For putting on so new a fashioned robe. King Johnu Let me not live After my flame lacks oil, to be the snuff Of younger spirits, whose apprehensive senses All but new ttyngs disdain ;whose judgme.its are Mere fathers of their garments: whose constancy Expires before their fashions.
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Condición: New. Klappentext Old Times And New: Or A Few Raps Over The Knuckles Of The Present Age is a book written by Julius Schnap in 1846. The book is a critical commentary on the changes and developments that had taken place in the world during t. Nº de ref. del artículo: 447236194
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