| Author |
Grahame, Kenneth, 1859-1932 |
| Title |
Pagan Papers
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 61.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
The romance of the road -- The romance of the rail -- Non libri sed liberi -- Loafing -- Cheap knowledge -- The rural Pan -- Marginalia -- The eternal whither -- Deus terminus -- Of smoking -- An autumn encounter -- The white poppy -- A Bohemian in exile -- Justifiable homicide -- The fairy wicket -- Aboard the galley -- The lost centaur -- Orion
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| Credits |
William McClain
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| Summary |
"Pagan Papers" by Kenneth Grahame is a collection of essays likely written during the late 19th century. The essays explore various themes related to nature, travel, and human experience, often infused with a sense of nostalgia and romanticism. Grahame's reflective prose invites readers to consider the rich tapestry of life, from the charm of rural roads to the bittersweet memories of past journeys. At the start of the book, the opening essay, "The Romance of the Road," sets the tone for the collection by detailing the beauty and vitality of old country roads, which Grahame personifies as companions that lead travelers through both physical landscapes and personal reflections. He describes a typical journey along the Ridgeway in Berkshire, emphasizing how these paths connect to history and evoke emotions tied to rural English life. The narrative is characterized by vivid imagery, romantic ideals, and philosophical musings on the relationship between movement, memory, and the passage of time, suggesting that the journey itself is as significant as the destination. (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 |
Essays
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
5319 |
| Release Date |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 26, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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