About this title: "Common Sense and Other Writings," by Thomas Paine, is part of the "Barnes & Noble Classics"" "series, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully crafted extras. Here are some of the remarkable features of "Barnes & Noble Classics": ...
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Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Modern Library
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780375760112ISBN:0375760113
Description: Good+ Good Plus condition, no creases in spine, no slant, light edgewear, minor bump to top tip, a light amount of underlining in red ink up to around page 50 none thereafter, 313 clean tight pages, perfectly acceptable reading copy. read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Modern Library
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780375760112ISBN:0375760113
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. VG+, pages are clean; wraps are gently creased at a fore corner. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 313 p. Audience: General/trade. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Barnes & Noble
Date Published: 2005-09-01
ISBN-13:9781593082093ISBN:1593082096
Description: NEW. Softcover. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9781593082093. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Modern Library
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780375760112ISBN:0375760113
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Modern Library
Date Published: 2003-02-01
ISBN-13:9780375760112ISBN:0375760113
Description: NEW. Softcover. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9780375760112. read more
Edition: Reprint
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Modern Library, New York (NY) USA
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780375760112ISBN:0375760113
Description: Very Good + 8" Tall. 313 pages. Back cover has a rip which has been taped. Slight greying to page-edges o/w a very clean, very tidy copy. read more
Description: Very Good; Pages clean and binding tight. Shipped from a smoke free environment in Michigan. (NON-FCTN) 1593083769. Barnes & Noble Classics; Mass Market PB; 1.6 x 8.4 x 5.8 Inches. read more
Description: Good. Used Condition-GOOD can be a well cared for Book that is in great condition to a Book that may show some signs of wear. GOOD Books sometimes are permanently marked; have some spine or page creases; exibit signs of aging or an ExLibrary copy. ** Sometimes grease pencil or permanent marking on cover. May contain limited notes and or highlighting. 100% Satisfaction guaranteed on all purchases. ** SHIPS FROM USA-Domestic Delivery takes 5-14 days ** read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: BARNES & NOBLE
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9781593082093ISBN:1593082096
Description: "Common Sense and Other Writings, " by Thomas Paine, is part of the "Barnes & Noble Classics" "series, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages o... read more
Description: Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 9781593083762. Minor wear to edges of dust jacket and boards; no internal markings. US Hist. Pasadena's finest independent new and used bookstore.; Barnes & Noble Classics; 1.6 x 8.4 x 5.8 Inches; 432 pages. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: MODERN LIB
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780375760112ISBN:0375760113
Description: New. Includes the complete texts of "Common Sense; Rights of Man, Part the Second; The Age of Reason" (part one); "Four Letters on Interesting Subjects, " published anonymously and just discovered to be Paine's work; and "Letter to the Abbe Raynal, " Paine... read more
"I really enjoyed reading this book. I see why now the pamphlet was called Common Sense. The content makes so much sense; however, I do not think that is the best or most important writing in this version. That designation rests with The Rights of Man. I definitely feel that was Paine was getting across there is definitely relevant in today's political climate. I was also impressed with Agrarian Justice, for the time period, it was a revolutionary argument for modern day social security. I'm definitely glad I read this book and I highly recommend it to everyone."
"Most of the things in "Common Sense" are not directly related to our own lives, however the gold of Paine's writing today is how well he formulates his argument.
If you want to learn how to improve your writing skills, then I highly recommend pick up Thomas Paine and thumbing through.
With all that said, from a historical point of view, "Common Sense" is, understandably, very valuable. It's also pretty interesting, so check it out. It's not very long, about 52 pages, and "The Rights of Man" is supposed to be even better."
"One-line synopsis from the Age of Reason: The more unnatural anything is, the more is it capable of becoming the object of dismal admiration.
Paine was, of course, denouncing those savage Abrahamic religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Languages change and people (copyeditors, for example) are fallible; therefore, the immutable Word of God cannot be found in any book. Besides, the Torah, Bible, and Koran are tawdry books; they are a history of only the grossest vices and a collection of the most paltry and contemptible tales. To say these books compose the Word of God dishonors the Creator-the Flying Spaghetti Monster."
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