Adventures While Preaching the Gospel of Beauty by Vachel Lindsay
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"Adventures While Preaching the Gospel of Beauty" by Vachel Lindsay is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The author embarks on a poetic and philosophical journey across America, with the primary objective of sharing his vision of beauty and art with the world. Through his experiences, Lindsay intertwines reflections on society, spirituality, and the profound impacts of nature. At the start of the narrative, the author recounts the beginning
of his journey from Springfield, Illinois, undertaking a lengthy walk across various states, including Missouri and into Kansas, in the summer of 1912. He introduces his “Gospel of Beauty,” which emphasizes the importance of returning to one's roots and nurturing the appreciation of beauty in everyday life. Lindsay encounters a colorful cast of characters, including gypsies and farmers, while sharing his artistic philosophy and engaging with the communities he visits. As he navigates the landscapes and people, the opening portion establishes an adventurous and poetic tone for his quest to inspire a deeper connection to beauty among ordinary Americans. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Lindsay, Vachel, 1879-1931 |
|---|---|
| Title | Adventures While Preaching the Gospel of Beauty |
| Contents | I start my walk -- Walking through Missouri -- Walking into Kansas -- In Kansas: the first harvest -- In Kansas: the second and third harvest -- The end of the road; moonshine; and some proclamations. |
| Credits |
Produced by D Alexander, JoAnn Greenwood, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | United States -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Walking -- United States |
| Subject | Lindsay, Vachel, 1879-1931 -- Travel -- United States |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 42252 |
| Release Date | Mar 3, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 345 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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