EPISODE · Jun 30, 2026 · 25 MIN
The Confidence-Man Chapters 37 - 39
from The Herman Melville Library · host Herman Melville
In which a philosophical master introduces his practical disciple, Egbert, whose pragmatic application of lofty doctrines prompts a thoughtful cosmopolitan to probe the true nature of friendship and financial aid through a carefully staged dialogue. As the hypothetical conversation unfolds, it reveals a sober meditation on the boundaries between friendship and business, tempered by reasoned refusal and the complexities of human trust.
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In which a philosophical master introduces his practical disciple, Egbert, whose pragmatic application of lofty doctrines prompts a thoughtful cosmopolitan to probe the true nature of friendship and financial aid through a carefully staged dialogue. As the hypothetical conversation unfolds, it reveals a sober meditation on the boundaries between friendship and business, tempered by reasoned refusal and the complexities of human trust.
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The Confidence-Man Chapters 37 - 39
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