The Society and the 'Fad'

'The Society and the ’Fad’' is a fascinating glimpse into the intellectual and social landscape of late 19th-century New York City. This amplified address, delivered before the Shakespeare Club in November 1889 by Appleton Morgan, delves into the dynamics of social trends and their impact on cultural institutions. Morgan’s exploration of the relationship between society and fleeting ’fads’ provides insightful commentary on the enduring appeal of Shakespeare and the role of literary societies in shaping public opinion. This short work offers a unique historical perspective on the cultural life of a bygone era and the timeless relevance of Shakespearean studies.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.