A Jar of Honey from Mount Hybla by Leigh Hunt
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| Author | Hunt, Leigh, 1784-1859 |
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| Illustrator | Doyle, Richard, 1824-1883 |
| Title | A Jar of Honey from Mount Hybla |
| Contents | Christmas and Italy: or, a prefatory essay, showing the extreme fitness of this book for the season -- Introductory -- Sicily, and its mythology -- Glances at ancient Sicilian history and biography -- Theocritus -- Norman times; legend of King Robert -- Italian and English pastoral -- Scotch pastoral -- Return to Sicily and Mount Ætna -- Bees -- Miscellaneous feelings respecting Sicily, its music, its religion, and its modern poetry. |
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| Summary | "A Jar of Honey from Mount Hybla" by Leigh Hunt is a collection of essays and literary reflections written in the late 19th century. This work showcases the author's musings on Sicilian culture, mythology, and the connections between poetry, nature, and human experience. Through a rich tapestry of historical references, folklore, and personal anecdotes, Hunt invites readers to appreciate the beauty and complexity of both ancient and contemporary life in Sicily. The opening of the work sets the tone for Hunt's exploration, beginning with a whimsical account of a humble blue jar of Sicilian honey that sparks a cascade of memories and associations related to Italian history and mythology. He juxtaposes this with a reference to the "Arabian Nights," drawing parallels between the allure of the two traditions. Hunt’s narrative unfolds with an engaging mix of humor and philosophy, addressing topics such as the role of storytelling in human life, the sweetness of honey symbolizing life's pleasures, and a nostalgic reflection on Christmas traditions that blend past and present. Overall, the opening portion emphasizes themes of beauty, cultural richness, and the art of living with an appreciation for both joy and sorrow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Pastoral poetry |
| Subject | Theocritus |
| Subject | Sicily (Italy) |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 42644 |
| Release Date | May 5, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 112 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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