"The Gentle Reader" is a collection of essays and lectures by the distinguished American writer and publicist Samuel McCord Crothers. In his works, he expresses his thoughts on modern literary trends, art, society and morality. Crothers skillfully combines the lightness of style with the depth of thoughts, always encouraging his reader to make apt conclusions and self-improvement. This book will be a wonderful source of intellectual pleasure for anyone who appreciates reflection on life and art at their finest.