The Philanthropist Or Selfishness And Benevolence Illustrated: A Tale (1836)

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Book Overview

The Philanthropist Or Selfishness And Benevolence Illustrated: A Tale is a novel written by an anonymous female author in 1836. The story follows the life of a wealthy man named Mr. Howard, who begins as a selfish and greedy individual, only concerned with his own interests and wealth. However, after a series of events, including the death of a close friend and the kindness of a poor family, Mr. Howard has a change of heart and becomes a philanthropist, using his wealth to help those less fortunate than himself.Through Mr. Howard's journey, the author explores the themes of selfishness and benevolence, and how one's actions can have a profound impact on the lives of others. The novel also touches on the importance of community and the power of empathy and compassion.Overall, The Philanthropist Or Selfishness And Benevolence Illustrated: A Tale is a thought-provoking and inspiring novel that encourages readers to reflect on their own actions and consider the impact they can have on the world around them.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 112091454X
• ISBN13: 9781120914545
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 398 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"