Great Mysteries and Little Plagues by John Neal

"Great Mysteries and Little Plagues" by John Neal is a collection of essays and stories written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the complexities and wonders of childhood, exploring themes around the nature of children, their behaviors, and the lessons they impart. Through observations and anecdotes, Neal reflects on what it means to be a child and how these experiences shape the future of society. The opening of the book features a preface where Neal expresses his disdain for formal introductions, emphasizing his commitment to share unexpected insights about children. He begins with the question, “What are children?” and uses vivid examples to show the remarkable depth and potential that lie within the hearts of young ones. Neal presents a philosophical exploration that highlights the connection between children and the essence of humanity, illustrating through anecdotes how their innocent remarks often carry profound truths about existence, morality, and society. The vivid and nuanced observations set the tone for the essays that follow, promising a thoughtful exploration of childhood through the lens of mystery and understanding. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Neal, John, 1793-1876
LoC No. 12028069
Title Great Mysteries and Little Plagues
Credits Produced by David Edwards, Mary Meehan and the Online
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Reading Level Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Subject Children -- Anecdotes, facetiae, satire, etc.
Category Text
eBook-No. 34865
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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