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Excerpt from Life and Letters of Edwin Lawrence Godkin, Vol. 2
As Mr. Wendell P. Garrison acutely pointed out, a marked trait of Mr. Godkin's talent for humorous representation was his visualizing faculty. Lifeless phrases got into motion, under his imaginative eye. A conventional figure of speech, he would clothe with flesh and blood, and make active. The thing behind the word he saw; and many of his flashes of wit and comic ingenuities came from his really seeing an action in all its phases and implications. Thus at a time of great excitement in Wall Street, it was alleged that a prominent money-lender was laying down on his privileges. To Mr. Godkin, the phrase was instinct with life. He instantly remarked, Anyhow, if he did not lay down, he was making all the movements of a dog before he does.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the life and work of Edwin Lawrence Godkin, a prominent Irish-American journalist, editor, and public intellectual of the 19th century. The author delves into Godkin's early life, his experiences as a war correspondent during the Crimean War, and his subsequent career as editor of The Nation magazine. Through a rich collection of letters, speeches, and articles, the book sheds light on Godkin's incisive political commentary, his advocacy for civil service reform, and his unwavering belief in the power of education. It examines the complex social and political landscape of the United States during Godkin's time, highlighting his role in shaping public opinion and advancing progressive ideals. Ultimately, the book offers a nuanced understanding of Godkin's legacy as a pioneering journalist and a passionate advocate for a more just and enlightened society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330171592_0
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