"A Persian Pearl, and Other Essays" by Clarence Darrow is a group of writings that looks at big ideas about life and what it means to be human by examining different points of view and popular poets like Omar Khayyam and Walt Whitman. The book starts with an essay that introduces the reader to the thoughts of Omar Khayyam, a poet and thinker from Persia. Darrow thinks about how Khayyam's ideas about not being sure of things and trying to understand life are still important today. He compares Khayyam's philosophical thinking to modern pessimistic viewpoints, suggesting that trying to figure out life and understand the world is something humans have always struggled with. The purpose sets a tone of deep thinking and respect for the idea that ideas can be wise across time and cultures, pointing to the common nature of human thoughts and struggles.
A Persian Pearl, and Other Essays
By Clarence Darrow
Dive into a collection of thought-provoking essays that analyze the meaning of life, humanity, and wisdom through reflections on existence and celebrated literary works.
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About the AuthorClarence Seward Darrow was an American lawyer who became famous in the 19th century for high profile representations of trade union causes, and in the 20th century for several criminal matters, including the Leopold and Loeb murder trial, the Scopes "monkey" trial, and the Ossian Sweet defense. He was a leading member of the American Civil Liberties Union and a prominent advocate for Georgist economic reform. Darrow was also well known as a public speaker, debater, and writer.
Clarence Seward Darrow was an American lawyer who became famous in the 19th century for high profile representations of trade union causes, and in the 20th century for several criminal matters, including the Leopold and Loeb murder trial, the Scopes "monkey" trial, and the Ossian Sweet defense. He was a leading member of the American Civil Liberties Union and a prominent advocate for Georgist economic reform. Darrow was also well known as a public speaker, debater, and writer.
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