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Day 85 - Harvard Classics - 90 Day Challenge




Dec 6: Addison's ESSAYS


Moralizing as a Seductive Art

"The Vision of Mirza" and "Westminster Abbey," first printed
in "The Spectator," are examples of Addison's wondrous gift
of expression. He leads us to higher realms.

Read: Addison's ESSAYS ......................    Vol. 27, pp. 73-80


Dec 7: Plutarch's CICERO


What Cicero Least Expected

After being governor of Sicily, Cicero returned to Rome expecting
a hero's welcome. When he asked what the Romans thought
of his recent achievements, he received an astounding answer.

Read from Plutarch's CICERO ......................    Vol. 12, pp. 222-231


Dec 8: LEVANA AND OUR LADIES OF SORROW


Dream Women Shaped His Destiny

De Quincy imagined that three women were sent to him so that
he might know the depths of his soul. Real women could not
have wielded greater influence. It is fortunate that everyone does
not meet these weird women.

Read: LEVANA AND OUR LADIES OF SORROW ................    Vol. 27, pp. 319-325


Dec 9: THE FUGITIVE SLAVE ACT


Slavery's Last Stand

By the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 stringent laws were made to
prevent assistance being given to any slaves attempting to escape.
The antislavery answer to these laws was a perfection of the
"Underground Railroad."

Read: THE FUGITIVE SLAVE ACT .....................    Vol. 43, pp. 306-312