The Vault at Pfaff's

An Archive of Art and Literature by the Bohemians of Antebellum New York

Drift Weed, Or, Common Thought Rendered into Words

Sweat, M. J. M.. "Drift Weed, Or, Common Thought Rendered into Words." New-York Saturday Press. (1859-3-12).
Electronic Source Available
Type
newspaper
Genre
commentary
Abstract

The author comments on the characteristics of people who are self-reflective and insightful, self-absorbed and pompous, odd and isolated, and thoughtful and kind. The article provides insight into the morals and values of people during this time period.