Tag: English Essays
Novel Reading There were, and not so very long ago, some old fashioned and narrowly religious people who actually condemned novel reading as wrong. They argued that novels were …
Repentance “Repentance” is a bigger word than either “regret” or “remorse”. Regret is a mild, and remorse a deep and “biting” sense of sorrow for sin or folly; but …
A Stitch in time Saves Nine You find a little hole in your coat, so small that you do not think it matters. Later, you find it has become …
What is a Classic? We often hear the word “classic” used in remarks, such as, “Milton’s ‘Paradise Lost’ is a great classic”; “He is well-read in the classics of …
Cleanliness of Mind and Body Cleanliness of body is necessary for physical health. Dirt and disease go together, Disease germs breed and thrive in dirt; and the epidemic diseases …
Man is a Tool-using Animal Man is an animal; but he is the only animal that has invented and can use tools. Other animals can use only the weapons …
The Importance of Climax When young people read a good story, they seldom stop to ask themselves why they like it. Obviously, the truth of the matter is that …
Poetic Inspiration How does a poet get his poems? Or, rather, how do poems come into the mind of the poet? That is not an easy question to answer. …
Work is Worship Essay # 1 We sometimes think it would be very nice to have no work to do. If only we had not to go to school …
Genius and Talent Our English word “talent” has a curious history. It comes from a Greek word, adopted into Latin, meaning, first, a certain weight, and then a certain …
