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Fragments from the Table of an Intellectual Epicure [for the New York Saturday Press]

All Souls. "Fragments from the Table of an Intellectual Epicure [for the New York Saturday Press]." New-York Saturday Press. 26 May 1860: 1.
Type: 
newspaper
Genre: 
commentary
Abstract: 

Thought to be written by John Burroughs under the pseudonym "All Souls," this philosophical piece attempts to teach such things as how to "interpret a revelation". Burroughs makes strong claims about the human mind by comparing physical and mental strength, yet draws few conclusions in this writing. However, his lack of conclusions remain justified by his claim that no author can perfectly describe all worldly experiences, and every one has his own style, a style that is constantly changing.