Modern Characteristics: A Series of Short Essays From the Saturday Review

Print on Demand. This book explores the ubiquitous human tendency to hold dear the past and to harbor romantic fantasies about the future. The author suggests that this proclivity for reminiscing and daydreaming can be a productive force in modern life, as it enables individuals to draw inspiration from the past and to envision a brighter tomorrow. The book discusses how these tendencies have been shaped by historical and social forces, and how they manifest in various aspects of life, from personal relationships to professional ambitions. By examining the human experience of time, loss, and aspiration, the author offers a thought-provoking exploration of the ways in which we construct our identities and navigate the complexities of the human condition. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.