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The End of Aristocracy
Brooks, Van Wyck | February 8, 1928 issue

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This article presents information on the book "Democratic Distinction in America," by William C. Brownell. Brownell has invented a phrase that promises to become, in its own sphere, as classic as George Brandes's "aristocratic radicalism." Its sphere is social rather than sociological, and it is peculiarly happy in its applicability to American life. Brownell maintains that the tyranny of the aristocratic principle has been demonstrated to be intrinsic and inveterate. In science, letters, and art the principle is on its good behavior. In his first chapter, Brownell cordially accepts the idea that one should preponderantly possess instinctively democratic sympathies.

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DEMOCRATIC Distinction in America (Book); BROWNELL, William C.; BOOKS & reading; ART & science; RADICALISM; BRANDES, Georg Morris Cohen, 1842-1927
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