An Address Delivered Before the Alumni and Graduating Class of the University of North Carolina, at Chapel Hill, on the Afternoon of June Third, 1841 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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A stirring 1841 address on learning, citizenship, and the promise of American democracy.
This nonfiction work offers a thoughtful look at college life, the responsibilities of graduates, and the role of education in shaping a nation. It reflects on the joys and duties of alumni gatherings, the shifting value of scholarly training in public life, and the enduring quest for virtue, liberty, and practical wisdom in a young republic.
- Explore how a university address frames memory, duty, and the balance between tradition and progress.
- Consider the limits of eloquence in a democratic society and the influence of institutions on public life.
- See reflections on the classics, education, and the continued relevance of learning for civic engagement.
- Understand the author’s perspective on national growth, democracy, and the responsibilities of graduates.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book gives a speech delivered at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1841 to graduating alumni. The author reflects on the state of education in the young United States, noting that the country has achieved much in a short time but has not yet produced much literature or art. The author discusses the causes for this, including the youth of the country, the fact that it is still largely agricultural, and the influence of England. The author argues that in spite of these challenges, it is important for the United States to develop its own unique voice in the arts and letters. The book concludes with a call for the graduates to play a leading role in this endeavor. 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. Seller Inventory # 9781332847549_0
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