A Tramp's Sketches by Stephen Graham

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Author Graham, Stephen, 1884-1975
Title A Tramp's Sketches
Note "This book was written chiefly whilst tramping along the Caucasian and Crimean shores of the Black sea, and on a pilgrimage with Russian peasants to Jerusalem."--Preface
Credits Produced by Paul Murray, Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "A Tramp's Sketches" by Stephen Graham is a collection of personal essays written in the early 20th century, specifically in 1913. The book explores the experiences of a wanderer, or "tramp," detailing his reflections on life while wandering through the Caucasian and Crimean shores of the Black Sea, and his pilgrimage with Russian peasants to Jerusalem. Graham portrays the life of the wanderer as one that embraces nature and the simplicity of existence, contrasting it with the suffocating complexities of modern urban life. The opening of "A Tramp's Sketches" introduces the reader to the narrator's lamentation about the soul-crushing aspects of urban life, as he recalls the beauty and freedom found in the wilderness. He poignantly reflects on the stark differences between the suffocating atmosphere of the town and the vast, liberating expanses of nature. Through his narrative, he recounts his transformation from a townsman burdened by the pressures of society to a man rejuvenated by the natural world, relaying the joys and insights gained during his travels. This thematic exploration sets the stage for a deeper examination of simplicity, spirituality, and the human connection to nature throughout the rest of the essays. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DK: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Russia, Former Soviet Republics, Poland
Subject Russia -- Description and travel
Subject Jerusalem
Subject Russia -- Social life and customs
Subject Graham, Stephen, 1884-1975
Category Text
EBook-No. 11980
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 26, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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