He preaches to middle class parents on how they have failed to take note on what their children are reading. Instead of reading the classical material that will sharpen their intellect, they are reading periodicals and magazines that are bound to bring degradation to society. ... He shows a belief in culture losing its interest in classical writing and taking an interest in newer tales. ... It did, however, become one of the most popular books of the time, so much as to influence culture into the present day. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

In 1762 he began the study of law under another great teacher, George Wythe, who embodied the classical concepts of virtue and civility, and who transmitted these to Jefferson. ... As the uprising of the American Revolution broke, Jefferson was a leading lawyer, successful planter, lover of books, science, and music, a devoted husband and father and at the time a loyal subject of the king. ... After a year of retirement and writing the "Notes on the State of Virginia" he rejoined office as apart of Congress leadership in 1783. ... Through the next couple of years after his final term as ...

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• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

s privately printed notes, and was revised several times. Between writing columns, White also published children's books. ... Stuart Little wasn't intended for children, but as the story went on, it ended up being a classical children book loved by many. ...

• Word Count: 982
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School