Agnes Repplier's "Compromises" offers a sharp and insightful look at early 20th-century American culture through a collection of witty and observant essays. This collection delves into a range of social topics, showcasing Repplier's keen understanding of human nature and her ability to dissect the complexities of American life with both humor and grace. A master of social commentary, Repplier examines the unspoken "Compromises" individuals make within society. Her insightful observations touch upon various aspects of ...
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Agnes Repplier's "Compromises" offers a sharp and insightful look at early 20th-century American culture through a collection of witty and observant essays. This collection delves into a range of social topics, showcasing Repplier's keen understanding of human nature and her ability to dissect the complexities of American life with both humor and grace. A master of social commentary, Repplier examines the unspoken "Compromises" individuals make within society. Her insightful observations touch upon various aspects of everyday life, offering a valuable perspective on the social norms and evolving attitudes of the era. This meticulously prepared edition makes Repplier's thought-provoking essays accessible once more, providing readers with a glimpse into the past that resonates even today. Perfect for those interested in literary criticism, social science, and the popular culture of the early 20th century, "Compromises" remains a timeless reflection on American society. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Add this copy of Compromises to cart. $22.00, very good condition, Sold by bookbooth rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Berea, OH, UNITED STATES, published 1966 by AMS Press.
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Very Good. 5.75 x 8.75. Minor wear, facsimile reprint of edition printed in Boston in 1905, 277 pages, 14 essays commenting on conversation, gayety of life, French love songs, marriage in fiction and other social and cultural subjects.
Add this copy of Compromises to cart. $24.42, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2025 by Anson Street Press.
Add this copy of Compromises to cart. $26.50, like new condition, Sold by Between the Covers-Rare Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester City, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1969 by Greenwood Press.
Add this copy of Compromises to cart. $26.50, very good condition, Sold by Between the Covers-Rare Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester City, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1904 by Mifflin.
Add this copy of Compromises to cart. $26.77, good condition, Sold by Midtown Scholar Bookstore rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Harrisburg, PA, UNITED STATES, published 1969 by Greenwood Press.
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Good-Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name-GOOD Standard-sized.
Add this copy of Compromises to cart. $27.00, very good condition, Sold by Murphy-Brookfield Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Iowa City, IA, UNITED STATES, published 1969 by Greenwood Press.
Add this copy of Compromises to cart. $27.00, like new condition, Sold by Maxwell's House of Books rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from La Mesa, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1969 by Greenwood Press.
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Fine. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall A beautiful, unread hardcover reprint of the original 1904 Houghton Mifflin and Company edition; fine condition. No DJ, as issued.
Add this copy of Compromises to cart. $35.58, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2025 by Anson Street Press.
Add this copy of Compromises to cart. $39.00, like new condition, Sold by Maxwell's House of Books rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from La Mesa, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1969 by Greenwood Press Publishers.
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Fine. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall A beautiful, unread, hardcover reprint in fine condition; a reprint of the original 1904 Houghton Mifflin edition. No DJ, as issued.
Add this copy of Compromises to cart. $41.99, very good condition, Sold by Resource Books, LLC rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from East Granby, CT, UNITED STATES, published 1904 by Houghton, Mifflin & Co.
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Very Good. Boston and New York: Houghton, Mifflin & Co., 1904. First edition, 1904. Essays on various topics with a running theme of the compromises one must sometimes make in life. Gray cloth lettered in gilt, no dustjacket, probably as issued. Light rubbing to the edges and a bit of shelf soil, rear hinge internally neatly reglued, sound text block, clean pages, no names or other markings. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good. 12mo-over 6¾"-7¾" tall.
