| Author |
Gardiner, A. G. (Alfred George), 1865-1946 |
| Illustrator |
Gardiner, Clive, 1891-1960 |
| Title |
Many furrows
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| Original Publication |
London: J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd., 1924, pubdate 1927.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
Dream journeys -- On coming home -- A log fire -- On saying "please" -- Billitch at Lord's -- On shop windows -- A day with the bees -- On shaking hands -- On a finger-post -- The open window -- On an unposted letter -- A note on dress -- Farewell to Hampstead -- On plagiarism -- The case of Dean Inge -- A tale of Fleet Street -- On the top note -- Tea and Mr. Bennett -- On buying and selling -- On big words -- Do we buy books? -- Other people's jobs -- Why I don't know -- On anti-climax -- The unknown warrior -- Naming the baby -- The cult of the knife and fork -- A soliloquy in a garden -- A night's lodging -- Those people next door -- How we spend our time -- A sentence of death -- On an elderly person -- Taming the bear -- Ourselves and others -- An offer of £10,000 -- In a lumber-room -- Our neighbour the moon -- On smiles -- When in Rome... -- The jests of chance -- In defence of "skipping" -- An old English town -- On people with one idea -- To an unknown artist -- On living for ever -- On initials -- Planting a spinney -- On wearing an eyeglass -- A man and his watch -- Youth and old age -- The golden age -- The top of the ladder -- On faces: past and present -- In praise of maiden aunts -- October days.
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| Credits |
Al Haines
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| Summary |
"Many Furrows" by A. G. Gardiner is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The essays explore various themes related to personal reflection, social observations, and the beauty of everyday life, showcasing Gardiner's keen insights and engaging writing style. At the start of the collection, Gardiner introduces his musings with a dream of solitude and peace on Robinson Crusoe's Island, prompting a reflection on the sense of adventure and the passage of time. He laments the way life slows down after the age of fifty, as dreams of exploration and intellectual pursuits start to slip away. The opening emphasizes the contrast between youthful aspirations and the reality of adulthood, setting the tone for a series of contemplative essays that blend philosophy with humor and nostalgia, inviting readers to reflect on their own experiences and the bittersweet nature of life's journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
English essays -- 20th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74243 |
| Release Date |
Aug 12, 2024 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Nov 5, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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