| Author |
Guiney, Louise Imogen, 1861-1920 |
| Title |
Goose-Quill Papers
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 59.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Contents |
On the good repute of the apple -- A hand -- An open letter to the moon -- Brentford pulpit -- Notes made by Troilus Gently -- On teaching one's grandmother how to suck eggs -- Old haunts -- Free thoughts on books -- A November festival -- Vagabondiana -- Mathematics -- A child in camp -- On graveyards -- Some garden-folk -- Hospitalities -- The two voices -- Sweetheart -- On the beauty of idleness -- De mosquitone -- On the garret.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Emmy, MWS, Linda Cantoni, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) This project is dedicated with love to Emmy's memory.
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| Summary |
"Goose-Quill Papers" by Louise Imogen Guiney is a collection of essays and reflections written in the late 19th century. This work showcases Guiney's lyrical prose and offers her insights on a variety of topics, from literature and philosophy to personal musings on nature and life. The essays weave together threads of nostalgia, humor, and astute observations, encouraging readers to engage deeply with the subjects at hand. The opening of "Goose-Quill Papers" introduces the themes of memory, contemplation, and a celebration of the everyday. The first essay explores the significance and virtues of the apple, tracing its mythological and cultural connections through history. Guiney reflects on the fruit's multifaceted symbolism, its role in human history, and the misconceptions surrounding it, inviting readers to reconsider its place in their own lives. Through eloquent language and rich imagery, she establishes a tone that is both playful and profound, setting the stage for the contemplative journey that defines the rest of the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
American essays -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
55635 |
| Release Date |
Sep 26, 2017 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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