Philistine: A Periodical of Protest, December 1904 to May 1905

The Philistine: A Periodical of Protest, December 1904 to May 1905 is a collection of essays and articles written by American writer and philosopher, Elbert Hubbard. Originally published as a monthly magazine, The Philistine was known for its sharp criticisms of contemporary society, art, and literature. In this book, Hubbard tackles a range of topics, from the commercialization of Christmas to the hypocrisy of religious institutions. He also includes profiles of notable figures, such as writer Jack London and artist Maxfield Parrish. Throughout the book, Hubbard's writing is marked by his wit, sarcasm, and unapologetic opinions. This edition includes all six issues of The Philistine from its initial run, making it an important historical document of early 20th century American culture and thought.1904. Volume 20 contains the monthly issues of The Philistine magazine from December 1904 to May 1905. 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, Edward Carpenter, Leo Tolstoy and a myriad others, are contributing writers. Sample contents: Heart to Heart Talks with Philistines; Ralph Waldo Emerson; A Prayer; Theology vs. Social Science; 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.