Spiritual Adventures by Arthur Symons
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"Spiritual Adventures" by Arthur Symons is a collection of literary works written in the early 20th century. The opening portion introduces a contemplative narrative that reflects on the author’s childhood and formative experiences, exploring themes of spirituality, the self, and artistic expression. It sets the stage for a deeper exploration of characters and their profound connections to life and creativity. At the start of "Spiritual Adventures," the narrator reflects on his fragmented
early memories and the impact of a transient childhood on his identity. He describes the sounds and sensations of his surroundings, revealing a keen sensitivity to life, albeit one suffocated by tension and uncertainty. This prelude emphasizes his struggles with education, social interaction, and family dynamics while hinting at a transformation into a life immersed in music and literature, suggesting a journey towards self-discovery and the exploration of spirituality. The tone is introspective, laying the groundwork for richer narratives that explore individual lives and the quest for meaning in the face of existential questions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Symons, Arthur, 1865-1945 |
|---|---|
| Title | Spiritual Adventures |
| Contents | A prelude to life -- Esther Kahn -- Christian Trevalga -- The childhood of Lucy Newcome -- The death of Peter Waydelin -- An autumn city -- Seaward Lackland -- Extracts from the journal of Henry Luxulyan. |
| Credits |
Produced by Delphine Lettau, Ross Cooling and the Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team at www.pgdpcanada.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 38893 |
| Release Date | Feb 15, 2012 |
| Last Update | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 400 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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