From the Easy Chair, Volume 2

Name: From the Easy Chair, Volume 2
Author: George William Curtis

By George William Curtis

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Essays, Letters & Speeches

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The collection assembles short essays and addresses that observe American public life, manners, and politics with urbane wit and moral reflection. Several pieces critique urban conditions and municipal government, contrasting civic ideals with everyday disorder. Other essays offer character sketches and portraits of prominent thinkers and leaders, mixing admiration with measured commentary. Interspersed are lighter pieces on social customs, arts, and recreation that combine satire and sympathetic humor. Throughout, the author balances civic seriousness with a conversational tone, urging responsibility, good taste, and humane conduct.

About the Author

George William Curtis

George William Curtis (1824-1892) was an American author, social critic, and public speaker known for his essays and literary contributions. He gained prominence through his work in "The Easy Chair," a popular column in Harper's Monthly, where he explored various social and cultural issues of his time. Curtis's notable works include "Ars Recte Vivendi," a collection of essays that reflect his views on ethics and living well, and "The Potiphar Papers," a satirical novel that critiques contemporary society. His writings often emphasized the importance of moral integrity and social reform, making him a significant figure in 19th-century American literature.