| Author |
Meynell, Alice, 1847-1922 |
| Title |
The Rhythm of Life, and Other Essays
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 66.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
The rhythm of life -- Decivilised -- A remembrance -- The sun -- The flower -- Unstable equilibrium -- The unit of the world -- By the railway side -- Pocket vocabularies -- Pathos -- The point of honour -- Composure -- Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes -- James Russell Lowell -- Domus angusta -- Rejection -- The lesson of landscape -- Mr. Coventry Patmore's odes -- Innocence and experience -- Penultimate caricature.
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| Credits |
Transcribed from the 1893 John Lane edition by David Price
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| Summary |
"The Rhythm of Life and Other Essays" by Alice Meynell is a collection of thought-provoking essays likely written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the intricacies of human experience, reflections on art and nature, and the philosophical connections that bind emotions and seasonal cycles. Meynell's writing is characterized by a lyrical quality that invites readers to contemplate life's periodicities and the depths of both joy and sorrow. The opening of the collection introduces the titular essay, "The Rhythm of Life," where Meynell explores the concept of periodicity in human emotions, advising that life’s experiences such as happiness and sorrow follow a cyclical pattern. She suggests that understanding this rhythm can lead to deeper insights into our states of mind, likening emotional fluctuations to natural phenomena. The essay reflects on historical figures and philosophical tenets, positing that awareness of this rhythm can help individuals navigate their emotional landscapes. Throughout this introduction, Meynell's eloquent prose captures a blend of poetic insight and philosophical inquiry, setting the stage for the subsequent essays that further examine human existence and artistic expression. (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
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
1276 |
| Release Date |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 31, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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