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Under Dispute

By Agnes Repplier

Under Dispute

By Agnes Repplier

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Under dispute examines the interplay between historical legacy, cultural belief, and the shaping of American character through a series of essays that critique, reflect, and illuminate. Focusing on figures like the early Puritans, the collection navigates the contradictions between moral conviction and practical compromise. Through a critical yet measured tone, the writing considers how rigid ideals can lead to both admirable perseverance and unintended cruelty. Repplier dissects how inherited values especially those rooted in religious discipline continue to influence behavior long after their origin has faded. The work raises questions about the construction of national identity, especially when based on selective memory or romanticized history. Without indulging in nostalgia, the essays explore how values are preserved, challenged, or quietly transformed across generations. With wit and a steady moral gaze, the collection argues for honesty in evaluating the past and attentiveness in shaping the present. Rather than offering easy judgments, it invites readers to engage with discomfort, complexity, and the disputed nature of progress.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
118
Release Date:
2025-08-01
Publication Date:
2025-08-01
Publisher:
Double 9 Books
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
9373405381
ISBN13:
9789373405384
Weight:
160 g
Height:
140 cm
Width:
216 cm
Thickness:
7 cm
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