Adventures in Contentment by David Grayson

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Author Grayson, David, 1870-1946
Title Adventures in Contentment
Note Reading ease score: 78.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Adventures in Contentment" by David Grayson is a reflective essay written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of simplicity, fulfillment, and a deep appreciation for rural life, drawing from the author’s personal experiences as a farmer. The narrative emphasizes a philosophical journey toward finding happiness and meaning outside the confines of urban pressures and material pursuits. At the start of the book, the narrator recalls their past life of relentless ambition and societal expectations, which led to a moment of collapse and realization. Stricken with illness, they rediscover joy in the simple pleasures of nature and farming, culminating in their decision to purchase a farm. The opening portion captures their transformation as they embrace the tranquility and profound connection to the earth that farming offers. Through rich, sensory descriptions, Grayson expresses a newfound love for the soil, growth, and the beauty of rural life, setting the stage for a journey into deeper reflections on existence and human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Authors, American -- 20th century -- Biography
Subject Grayson, David, 1870-1946 -- Homes and haunts -- Massachusetts -- Amherst Region
Subject Country life -- Massachusetts -- Amherst Region
Subject Massachusetts -- Intellectual life -- 20th century
Subject Amherst Region (Mass.) -- Social life and customs
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EBook-No. 10605
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 20, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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