Around the Tea-Table

Name: Around the Tea-Table
Author: T. De Witt Talmage

By T. De Witt Talmage

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A series of short, conversational essays and sketches framed as evening tea-table talk, blending light humor with moral reflection. The narrator offers domestic vignettes and recurring household visitors to illustrate common follies, manners, and social oddities. Chapters move between comic anecdotes, satirical portraits, and plainspoken homiletic remarks on church life, temperance, and personal conduct. The tone alternates between playful storytelling and earnest counsel, using everyday scenes to provoke both amusement and ethical thought.

About the Author

T. De Witt Talmage

T. De Witt Talmage was a prominent American Presbyterian minister and author in the late 19th century, known for his engaging sermons and writings that appealed to a broad audience. He gained fame for his ability to communicate complex theological ideas in an accessible manner, often addressing contemporary social issues. His notable works include "Around the Tea-Table," which reflects his conversational style, and "New Tabernacle Sermons," a collection of his popular sermons. Talmage's influence extended beyond the pulpit, as he became a sought-after speaker and a significant figure in American religious life, contributing to the discourse on morality and society during his time.